Deputy IG Manager
The closing date is 23 June 2026.
We are a formal partnership of Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
* Monitor and report on compliance with UK data protection legislation such as the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
* Provide expert advice and guidance in areas such as Records of Processing Activity (ROPA), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), data breach management and data sharing across the complex areas of corporate and clinical services.
* Maintain evidence to meet the Data Security & Protection Toolkit.
* Line‑manage the IG Officer to ensure legislative and organisational requirements are met, including compliance with the Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations.
* Report to and support the Head of IG and DPO, and deputise for them as required.
Job responsibilities
* Support the Head of IG and DPO in delivering the Information Governance workstreams to a high standard.
* Provide advice and assistance to colleagues in areas such as Information Security, Records Management, Freedom of Information, Data Protection, Subject Access, Confidentiality, Information Governance Assurance and Management.
Person Specification
Education
* Qualified to Degree level or equivalent training and experience.
* Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
* Formal project management qualification or equivalent work experience.
* IG qualification such as ISEB Certificate in Data Protection / Freedom of Information / Information Risk Management.
Experience
* Knowledge and expertise across the Information Governance spectrum.
* Proven and credible knowledge of hardware, software and systems.
* Excellent analytical and technical skills including experience of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams and PowerPoint).
* Experience of managing projects.
* Experience in the development and delivery of training courses and associated materials and ability to motivate staff groups through Information Governance workshops and training programmes.
* Awareness of the NHS environment and specifically of the NHS Information Governance framework.
* Experience of Electronic Document and Records Management Systems (EDRMS).
* Project management of large national rule changes affecting multiple departments or relevant experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Contract & Working pattern
* Fixed‑term contract for 12 months.
* Full‑time.
* Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata.
Job locations
Great Western Hospital, Royal United Hospitals Bath, Salisbury Foundation Trust.
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