Records and Information Governance Officer
Location
London, Hybrid
Hours
Full time - 35 hours per week (other options available)
Salary
£39,898 per annum
About the Role
Are you passionate about records and data, GDPR and good governance? If so, we are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Records and Information Governance Officer to join our Research and Information Services team. The role is at the heart of our information governance work, supporting our commitment to information rights compliance and records management. Reporting to the Head of Research and Information Services, you’ll manage requests for information, support implementation of our Information Governance Framework, and maintain the College’s Information Asset Register and Record of Processing Activities.
Responsibilities
• Handling information rights requests
• Leading on data protection impact assessments
• Supporting records management across the organisation
• Administering our Information Governance Management Group and leading our internal IG Leads network
• Providing staff advice, guidance and training on IG policies and practices.
Experience
• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• A professional qualification in records, information management, or related area, such as information rights
• Experience handling records in line with professional standards and legal requirements, such as the NHS Code of Practice for Records Management and UK GDPR
• Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering projects to time
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence working collaboratively with stakeholders at different levels
• Organisational skills with attention to detail
• Comfortable delivering training or presenting information with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
About you
This position is well-suited to someone proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. You enjoy the detail and importance of records and data governance and are confident when engaging with a wide range of colleagues across the College.
Qualifications
No specific qualifications are mentioned beyond the professional qualifications and experience outlined above.