Southampton - SO16 7NS
6 Month Temporary Contract
£23.90 - £30.25 Per Hour PAYE
Full Time - Monday to Friday (Hybrid working 2/3 days a week in the office)
Join a nationally recognised organisation at the forefront of health and care research, where your expertise in Information Governance will help shape the delivery of critical research programmes that improve outcomes across the UK.
About the Role
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Contract Performance and Compliance, you will provide leadership across all aspects of Information Governance, ensuring the organisation continues to meet its statutory, contractual and regulatory obligations while supporting the ambitions of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
This is an exciting opportunity for a governance professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking with operational delivery. You will lead key governance initiatives, develop policy and compliance frameworks, manage a specialist team, and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across the organisation.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead Information Governance programmes and workstreams across NETSCC and NIHR coordinating centre activities.
Develop and implement Information Governance strategies that respond to evolving organisational needs.
Oversee the development, review and implementation of policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
Provide specialist advice on complex governance, compliance and data-related matters.
Analyse governance activity, identify trends and present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
Lead and develop a team of Information Governance and Compliance Officers, a Records Management Officer and administrative support colleagues.
Build strong relationships with colleagues across the organisation, NIHR and Department of Health and Social Care.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement, quality assurance and compliance excellence.
About You
Essential
Professional qualification or postgraduate-level expertise in Information Governance, Data Protection or a related discipline.
Significant experience delivering outcomes within an Information Governance environment.
Proven people management and project management experience.
Strong understanding of governance, compliance and information management best practice.
Experience producing and interpreting management information and performance data.
Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
Ability to analyse complex issues, identify solutions and deliver organisational change.
Desirable
Membership of a relevant professional body.
PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification.
Degree or equivalent qualification in Data Protection and Information Governance.
Experience within higher education, research, healthcare or public sector environments.
If you have the suitable skills and experience to match, please apply today!
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
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Salary description
£23.90 - £30.25 per hour