Information Governance Manager
The closing date is 04 May 2026
We are recruiting an Information Governance Manager who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
The post holder will support the Head of Cyber Security and Information Governance in reviewing and implementing the Trust’s IG Strategy and improvement program, ensuring the Trust meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. The role will lead on ensuring the Data Security and Protection Toolkit requirements are met, provide leadership and expert advice on information governance across the Trust, and develop innovative approaches to maintain compliance with GDPR and other relevant legal frameworks.
Main duties of the job
* Support the DPO in developing and implementing the Trust’s Information Governance Strategy, policies, and delivery of the associated work programme.
* Interpret the Data Security and Protection Toolkit requirements, develop and lead an improvement plan, and liaise with leads to ensure evidence for internal and external inspection.
* Lead and ensure the timely completion of the annual Data Security and Protection Toolkit, and take the lead on specific measures to gain internal authorisation before national deadlines.
* Identify risks across the Trust related to information governance, implement mitigation actions and maintain an Information Governance Risk Register.
* Support the DPO in interpreting legislation and national guidance, making recommendations to ensure the Trust meets all requirements.
Qualifications / Training
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
* Evidence of ongoing career/professional development.
* Relevant qualifications in information governance, records management, data protection and information security.
Previous Experience
* Detailed knowledge of information governance and data protection legislation, duties and responsibilities.
* Experience of information governance management and compliance within a large organisation, preferably the NHS.
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting with multi‑professional teams.
Skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication.
* Strong interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills.
* Good IT and computer skills including use of Microsoft Office.
* Numerical and analytical skills.
* Problem‑solving approach.
* Report writing skills.
* Project management and administration skill.
Knowledge
* Detailed knowledge of information governance legislation and policy such as GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Caldicott, FOI Act 2000 and the Confidentiality Code of Practice.
* Knowledge of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit.
Other Requirements
* Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
* Role model the Trust values every day.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemptions Order) 1975.
Employer name
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
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