Information Governance Officer

About The GMC

We work with doctors, physician associates (PAs), anaesthesia associates (AAs), those they care for and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors, PAs, AAs and their educators need to meet, and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors, PAs, or AAs may be at risk, we can investigate, and take action if needed.

The Information Governance Officer position is based in the GMC’s Information Policy team. You will work alongside information governance colleagues providing a high-quality information governance service.

Primarily, the post holder will provide information governance advice to colleagues across the GMC, including aiding our procurement processes, assessing information security breaches, and supporting information sharing. They will also supervise the operational delivery of the Medical Register Download Service.

We are happy to consider a range of flexible working options. Flexible working requests will be considered in line with our policy.

You can find more detail on the tasks you will undertake, and the essential skills required for the role, in the job description.

• 30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more
• A generous employer pension contribution of 15%
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
• Flexible working patterns
• Attractive salary that’s reviewed annually
• Discounts at 100s of high street and online stores
• Discounted gym membership
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme for those wanting a greener commute
• Bike lockers and shower facilities

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The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent and free from discrimination. We are committed to the Disability Confident Employer scheme, and candidates with a disability who best meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification will be offered an interview.

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Manchester

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circa £36,000

Permanent

23:59 Tuesday 1 September 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Please note this vacancy may close early should a high volume of applications be received.

Onsite assessments will take place W/C Monday 14 September 2026.

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