Information Governance Assistant

About the Trust

Role overview

Working hours and location

• The role follows a 37-hour Monday-to-Friday working pattern.
• The vacancy is offered on a remote working basis, with attendance at main hub spaces as required.

Statutory information requests

• Assist with the day-to-day management of statutory information requests under UK GDPR, FOIA and EIR.
• Liaise with colleagues to collate information for disclosure, record requests, analyse legislation and draft compliant responses.
• Provide advice on data protection, information governance and statutory information requests across the Trust.

Data protection compliance

• Undertake Data Protection Impact Assessments and assist with data breach investigations.
• Assist with annual data protection compliance reviews, including DPIAs, Records of Processing Activities and the Information Asset Register.
• Support GDPR Information Asset Owners and assist in reviewing data protection policies and procedures.

Information management and Microsoft 365

• Assist with information architecture and the electronic document management system in Microsoft 365.
• Support data classification and data loss prevention activities.
• Help develop and maintain Trust-wide data protection and information governance training and awareness.

Administration and team support

• Maintain spreadsheets and filing to a high standard and support other team duties as required.
• Embed diversity and inclusion into Trust activity and promote inclusive practice in line with organisational policies and values.

About you

• Experience in information governance or data protection is desirable but not essential.
• The role requires specialist legislative knowledge in a regulatory or governance environment, together with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Applicants should be proactive, able to use initiative, work autonomously and contribute effectively to a team.
• The role requires strong IT skills in a Microsoft 365 environment, excellent organisation and communication, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• An appreciation of records-keeping best practice and compliance with health and safety policies is required.