Information Governance and Compliance Officer
Are you experienced in working within Information Governance? Are you looking for a role where you can contribute to an organisation that makes a real difference?
We are currently recruiting an Information Governance and Compliance Officer to join us. This is an additional role to the team, reflecting our continued investment to ensure we meet the needs of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), patients, and the public.
Who are we?
The NIHR funds, enables, and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth. We are also a major funder of applied health research in low and middle-income countries.
This role will work closely with and support our Information Governance Manager. You will provide proactive Information Governance support, offering specialist technical advice, and ensuring that relevant strategies and policies are effective, fit for purpose, and compliant with legislation. Key responsibilities include:
1. Assisting in reviewing and updating our Information Governance policy framework
2. Maintaining Records of Processing Activities and Vendor Management, reviewing Data Protection Impact Assessments, and drafting Data Sharing Agreements
3. Responding to data breaches with initial advice and support
4. Contributing to organisation-wide projects
5. Ensuring timely responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) & Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR)
Who are we looking for?
We seek a self-motivated individual with knowledge and experience of Information Governance legal requirements, including the Data Protection Act/UK GDPR, the Freedom of Information Act, and Environmental Information Regulations. Key skills include:
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex and technical information for various stakeholders
* Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to use own initiative
* Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
* Strong relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders
* Comfort in interpreting legislation, codes of practice, and statutory guidance
We value our staff highly and offer a generous benefits package (full details here), along with a focus on wellbeing, as reflected in theMind Workplace Wellbeing awards, where we have achieved Gold for five consecutive years.
Our hybrid working model supports work-life balance, allowing you to split your time between the office and home (approx. 20% office presence). We also support personal development through various initiatives.
The role is offered at 35 hours per week, with flexibility for part-time (minimum 28 hours, 0.8 WTE). Please contact us before applying to discuss your needs.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.
Apply by 11:59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance, contact Recruitment at +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk, quoting the job number.
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