Senior Information Governance Officer


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£47,951 to £56,863 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, EC1V 2NX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	27 Sept 2026

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Summary

The Senior Information Governance Officer will support the Trusts Information Governance team in the delivery of the Trusts Information Governance (IG) strategy and operational workflows. This post will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operational enquiries within the organisation on information asset management and DSPT compliance. Support and co-ordinate the delivery of external assessment submissions, including the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, Internal Audit, external audits, and supporting IG information to others audits (eg CQC) and progress reporting Support and co-ordinate the delivery of information asset register accessions, including data flow mapping, procurement due diligence, reviews and reporting To assist in embedding IG compliance across the organisation. Undertake spot checks in relation to IG compliance Manage the IG compliance platform for information assets Support the development of information asset management practice Manage IG compliance returns and report on progress towards targets Co-ordinate with the IS Team on all IG compliance matters Support the IS team with respective workflows Manage the IG team action/task trackers and co-ordinate the timely delivery of work. To lead on Trust IG training outcome monitoring, provide specialist knowledge, advice and training on compliance elements of data protection, information rights, confidentiality and information security. To deliver Data Security Awareness and IG Compliance training sessions to the organisation where required Undertake walk about visits in relation to information governance Deputise for the IG Manager as and when required. Support the management of the IG departments risk register Support the IG secretarial function including arranging meetings, minuting and note taking. Support the IG team with any other admin and support as required Supervise the IG apprentice.

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