Information Governance Officer

4 days ago

Leeds, United Kingdom MoreLife Full time

**Job Title**: Information Governance Officer

**Location**: Leeds (Head Office). There may be occasional travel involved.

**Hours**: 37.5 hours per week

**Duration**:Permanent

**Salary**:£28,000 - £33,000 per annum

**Reporting To**: Compliance Director

**Key Relationships**: SMT, Service Managers, MoreLife Central Management team.

**The Role**:
We are looking for a self-motivated individual who will help us continue to meet our levels of information governance and data protection compliance.

The Information Governance Officer will support the Information Governance (IG) / Data Protection agenda, ensuring that the organisation continues to comply with UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018 and NHS Information Governance requirements.

**Key responsibilities**:

- To implement the Information Governance Framework for the organisation taking into account legislation and other requirements as set out in the DSPT.
- To provide advice on all Information Governance related incidents and risks undertaking the role of Incident Investigator for IG Incidents as required.
- To support the development of policies in line with legislation ensuring the organisation remains compliant and up to date at all times.
- To support the co-ordination of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit workplan for yearly submission.
- To ensure Data Privacy Impact Assessments are carried out by providing advice and guidance to the relevant teams.
- To support and advise colleagues on matters relating to data protection and information governance.
- Understanding and experience of interpreting information management legislation, regulation and best practice e.g. Data Protection Regulations.
- To support staff in information handling activities to ensure that they comply with the relevant requirements of information governance and data protection.
- Plan and prioritise own work activities, to ensure operational efficiency

**Benefits**:

- 25 days annual leave and 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
- Company sick pay
- Nest pension scheme
- Death in service benefit.
- Salary sacrifice for pensions
- Contribution Towards Development Training
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid Professional subscriptions
- Volunteering days
- Workwear if required for the role.

**For Essential & Desirable Criteria Please See attached document**

Information Governance Officer JD.pdf

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