Senior Information Governance Officer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
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Role summary
The Senior Information Governance Officer will manage day-to-day Information Governance (IG) compliance enquiries, focusing on Information Asset Management and Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) compliance. They will coordinate external assessment submissions, audits, and compliance reporting, as well as manage information asset register activities. The role involves undertaking compliance spot checks, managing the IG compliance platform, and supporting the development of IG practices. Additionally, the postholder will monitor IG training, provide data protection advice, and deliver training sessions.
Key responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day Information Governance (IG) compliance enquiries relating to Information Asset Management and Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) compliance.
- Support and coordinate external assessment submissions, including DSPT, internal and external audits, CQC evidence requests, and compliance reporting.
- Coordinate information asset register activities, including data flow mapping, procurement due diligence, reviews, assurance processes, and reporting.
- Undertake compliance spot checks, manage the IG compliance platform for information assets, and support the development of information asset management practices.
- Monitor IG training compliance, provide advice on data protection, confidentiality, information rights, and information security requirements, and deliver training where required.
- Manage and monitor IG action plans and task trackers, ensuring timely delivery of agreed actions.
Essential criteria
- First degree or equivalent experience of working in an Information Governance role in the public sector or similar
- Experience of working in the field of information Governance or similar governance/compliance area.
- Experience in capturing relevant information from complex conversations and distilling in the form of summaries or data capture tools
- Experience in preparing agendas, report writing and taking minutes
- Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and detail
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of the Data Security & Protection Toolkit.
- Experience of facilitating audits and follow-up.
- Experience in liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders, and able to build effective working relationships with customers, managers and staff
- Evidence of collation, compliance records, reporting, and governance documentation.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
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Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Information Governance Officer
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
The postholder will manage day-to-day Information Governance (IG) compliance enquiries relating to Information Asset Management and Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) compliance. They will support and coordinate external assessment submissions, including DSPT, internal and external audits, CQC evidence requests, and compliance reporting. The role will coordinate information asset register activities, including data flow mapping, procurement due diligence, reviews, assurance processes, and reporting. Responsibilities include undertaking compliance spot checks, managing the IG compliance platform for information assets, supporting the development of information asset management practices, and monitoring progress against compliance targets.
The postholder will work closely with Information Security colleagues on compliance matters, support related workflows, and maintain IG action trackers to ensure timely delivery of work. They will monitor IG training compliance, provide advice on data protection, confidentiality, information rights, and information security requirements, and deliver training where required.
**Please note, there will be a test incorporated into the interview process. Details will follow if/when you are invited.*
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