Hours: Full time 35 hours on an 18 month contract
Salary: £38,704 - £43,004 Per Annum
This role sits within the Information Governance team, in the Practice and Compliance division. It is a home-based role with occasional travel to a Society office for wider departmental meetings.
The Information Governance team are the champions of Data Protection and Information Governance within Alzheimer's Society. The team's key objective is to enable all areas to use information appropriately whilst achieving the Society's overall aim of creating a world without dementia.
The Senior Information Governance and Records Management Officer role is an exciting opportunity for the role-holder to develop and implement a process framework, standards and procedures for the management of organisational records (hard copy and electronic) in compliance with applicable legislation and standards - helping the Information Governance team to establish a culture of effective records management and support the Society in measuring and maintaining the quality of its records.
The role-holder will also support the Information Governance team with other matters including handling personal data breaches, conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments, undertaking Due Diligence on new suppliers, reviewing contracts, managing rights requests, as well as developing, delivering and maintaining learning resources for Society colleagues.
Queries and advice requests on records management and information governance will be from across the Society and could be in relation to service delivery, fundraising, IT or employment matters.
About you
We are looking for a highly skilled, experienced and motivated individual looking for a fresh challenge and wishing to make a real difference to the lives of people affected by dementia.
You will have an expert understanding and experience of creating records management policies and processes and how to successfully embed them into working practices. You will also have experience of working in an information governance / data protection advisory role providing expert data protection advice across multiple elements including Data Protection Impact Assessments, personal data breaches and subject access requests.
Working in a fast paced and responsive environment, you will possess good time management and problem-solving skills. Good communication skills are a must as you will be engaging with colleagues at all levels across the Society. With your strong attention to detail, pro-active nature and ability to build successful relationships, you will quickly establish yourself as a key member of our team.
Industry recognised qualifications such as Practitioner Certificates in Records Management and in Data Protection, IAPP CIPP/E, CIPP/T or CIPM are preferable but not essential.
Interviews will be held week commencing 29th September 2025 and will include an assessment. Information about the assessment will be sent to candidates with the invitation to interview.
What you'll focus on:
* Information Governance team activities including handling data breaches, completing Data Protection Impact Assessments, undertaking supplier Due Diligence, managing rights requests and responding to queries
* Updating and implementing changes to Information Classification levels for Society records
* Creating and implementing a suitable naming convention procedure for Society records
* Partnering with our Technology Directorate on the requirements regarding automated records management technical controls
* Developing and delivering relevant training and awareness content on various topics
About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what's our mission?
Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
Our hiring process
We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we're happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours' notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart.
Giving back to you
At Alzheimer's Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You'll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.