Information Governance Officer – NHS Organisation
Rate: £22.59 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: Fully Onsite | Monday to Friday | 9am – 5pm
An NHS organisation is seeking a dedicated Information Governance Officer to join their team. This is a fully onsite role, offering a competitive umbrella rate of £22.59 per hour, working standard office hours from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of Information Governance activities across the organisation.
* Organise and support meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking actions.
* Conduct audits to ensure compliance with Information Governance standards.
* Manage complex queries, distilling key information and providing clear written responses.
* Provide comprehensive office administration support, including diary management and meeting coordination.
* Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders to build strong working relationships.
* Capture and summarise relevant information from complex discussions for reporting and analysis.
* Work independently, using initiative to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
* Administer web-based tools such as the IG training platform and the Information Governance Toolkit.
* Draft reports, web content, and guidance materials with clarity and accuracy.
Knowledge and Skills
* Understanding of Information Governance legislation and standards including Confidentiality, Data Protection, Records Management, Information Sharing, and Privacy.
* Knowledge of Information Security principles.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical subjects in an engaging and accessible way.
* Ability to work to a demanding schedule with high accuracy and attention to detail.
* Skilled in thematic analysis of risks, incidents, and compliance elements.
* Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
* Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
* Proficient in IT tools including email, internet, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases.
* Sound judgement and ability to build effective networks.
* Team-oriented with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Personal Qualities
* Commitment to personal development and training.
* Enthusiastic, responsive, and practical approach to problem-solving.
* Flexible and motivated with the ability to engage others.
* Resilient under pressure and able to meet deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education / Qualifications
* First degree or equivalent experience in an Information Governance role.
* Knowledge of the Data Security & Protection Toolkit.
* Understanding of the Data Protection Act 2018 and compliance requirements.
* ISEB in FOI (or working towards).