Overview
Join a passionate, forward-thinking team at Navigo as our new Information Governance Compliance Lead. This vital role strengthens our focus on data protection, compliance and integrity. You will lead IG assurance activities, oversee policies and audits, and work with national partners to meet evolving legal standards. This is a proactive, collaborative role where you will make a real impact in a purpose-driven organisation.
Details: Date posted 03 September 2025. Band 6, salary £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata. Part-time, permanent, hybrid of office/working from home in Grimsby. Navigo Health and Social Care CIC.
Responsibilities
* Support information governance (IG) compliance within the organisation, in conjunction with the wider information governance team.
* Develop and maintain the IG framework to ensure compliance with the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT), Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), and other regulatory requirements.
* Write, review, and update IG policies, ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory, and NHS standards.
* Design and deliver training to staff on data protection, confidentiality, and records management, to ensure compliance with IG policies.
* Oversee data breach investigations and reporting to relevant authorities (e.g., the ICO) and update the SIRO on progress of investigations.
* Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate IG risks.
* Act as the primary point of contact with NHS Digital, regulators, and partners regarding IG matters.
* Provide evidence for CAF and DSPT compliance, particularly as an operator of essential services.
* Line manage identified staff, ensuring that enquiries and incidents are dealt with effectively and responsively.
Qualifications
Essential
* Educated to Degree Level or equivalent demonstrable experience in Information Governance.
* Specialist qualification in Information Governance / Data Protection or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Desirable
* Recognised qualification or experience in project management or equivalent.
* Experience in leading change and improvement programmes with a range of staff.
* Experience producing and delivering appropriate training to staff.
Experience
Essential
* Writing and implementing policy and strategy documents.
* Investigating possible breaches of compliance and identifying issues with problem solving.
* Flexibility to meet competing priorities and ability to work independently; interpret standards and legislation (e.g., GDPR, Records Management Code of Practice, Data Security & Protection Toolkit).
Desirable
* Experience working with change management and staff training initiatives.
Knowledge
Essential
* Excellent understanding of Data Protection Legislation.
* Understanding of the use of Data Protection Impact Assessments.
Desirable
* Knowledge of privacy by design principles.
Additional Criteria
* Advanced keyboard skills and advanced use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Planner, Forms).
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975; a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required to check for any previous convictions.
Employer
Navigo Health and Social Care CIC
Navigo House, 3-7 Brighowgate, Grimsby, DN32 0QE. Hybrid of Office/working from home.
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