Information Governance and Compliance Officer VB)

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? Then look no further……. 

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 continue to meet the needs of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), patients and the public now and in the future.

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.

Further information can be found at: www.nihr.ac.uk. You are encouraged to review our operational priorities and watch this introductory video.

What is the role?

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 fit for purpose, effective and compliant with legislation. Some of the key responsibilities include: 

Assisting in reviewing and updating our Information Governance policy frameworkMaintaining Records of Processing Activities and Vendor Management, reviewing Data Protection Impact Assessment and drafting Data Sharing AgreementsGiving an initial response and ad hoc advice in relation to data breaches Contribute to organisation-wide projectsEnsuring appropriate and timely responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) & Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR)

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with knowledge and experience of Information Governance legal requirements including Data Protection Act /UK General Data Protection Regulation, the Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations. Some of the key skills we are looking for include:

Excellent communication skills - with the ability to translate complex and technical information to a range of stakeholdersAble to work proactively, including using own initiative to problem solveWorks well under pressure and capable of working to deadlinesAble to build and maintain strong, productive relationships with a variety of stakeholdersComfortable interpreting legislation, codes of practice and statutory guidance

Why join us?

We recognise that our staff are at the heart of what we do so we make sure we look after you! As well as a generous benefits package (full details - here!), as an organisation we prioritise your wellbeing as reflected in the Mind Workplace Wellbeing awards, where we have achieved Gold for the fifth year in a row! 

Our hybrid working approach helps you with your work life balance allowing you to split your time between office and home working. We strive for cohesive and collaborative teams so you will spend 20% of your time in the office. We also know that personal development is important and have a range of ways to support you.

To learn more about working in our teams visit our website, or check out the video below:

The role is offered at 35 hours per week, but we will consider part time (minimum of 28 hours (0.8WTE)). Please contact us before applying to discuss your specific needs.

If you would like to find out further information about the role contact, Elisa Schlarp on E.F.Schlarp@soton.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 18 May 2025

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £36,130 to £44,128 per annum Full Time Permanent