Information Governance and Data Systems Specialist; Digital

Information Governance and Data Systems Specialist (Digital)

Employer:

NHS Jobs

Location:

Cheadle, SK8 3SZ

Pay:

£31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year, £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

14/02/2026

As our Information Governance and Data Systems Specialist (Digital), you'll play a crucial role in ensuring data is accurate, accessible, and protected.

You'll collaborate with teams across the organisation to support the configuration of digital systems for efficiency, and provide guidance on best practices for information governance.

Every day brings variety, challenge, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the way we work with information.

Support the development and implementation of information governance policies and procedures.

Support Information Asset Owners with data flow mapping, data protection impact assessments, and information security risk assessments.

Manage information requests and rights requests, ensuring compliance with legal time frames.

Maintain governance documentation including registers and logs.

Provide training and advice on IG best practices to staff and stakeholders.

Investigate incidents and breaches, supporting managers as required.

Lead IG audits, identify non-compliance, and support action plans.

Prepare and present KPI data and audit reports for the Information Assurance Board.

Act as the first point of contact for IG queries from internal and external stakeholders.

Provide consultation to partner hospices on IG and digital systems.

Support configuration and optimisation of digital systems for data quality, accuracy, and ease of use.

Deputise for the Data Protection Officer and Data Systems Manager as needed.

Degree or equivalent experience.

Knowledge of Data Protection legislation and IG frameworks, ideally within healthcare or charity sectors.

Strong digital literacy: able to analyse, interpret, and communicate information in digital environments.

Ability to work independently, managing priorities and adapting to changing deadlines.

Clear communicator, capable of explaining complex IG concepts to diverse audiences.

Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

Discreet and trustworthy when handling sensitive information.

Collaborative, supportive, and positive team player.

Flexible and willing to travel across sites as needed.

Curious, proactive, and confident in asking questions to improve processes and compliance.

Awareness of database structures and data management