Deputy IG Manager

Job Summary

This is an important and varied role based at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust works closely with two other acute hospital Trusts within the region with a view to becoming a Group from 2026. The postholder will be required to work collaboratively with the wider teams based at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, including their subsidiary private hospital.

The post holder will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on compliance with UK data protection legislation such as the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. They will provide expert advice and guidance in areas such as Records of Processing Activity (ROPA), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), data breach management, and data sharing across the complex areas of corporate and clinical services.

The Deputy IG Manager will have a sound understanding of current legislative requirements and will monitor continually changing technology advances and national requirements. The post holder will be responsible for providing evidence to meet the Data Security & Protection Toolkit and for the line management of the IG Officer, and report to and support the Head of IG and DPO.

• Support the Head of IG and DPO in delivering the Information Governance work streams to a high standard.
• Develop and deliver plans to maintain and enhance the Trust's Information Governance Framework and regulatory compliance levels.
• Be a subject matter expert on all IG matters within the Trusts and provide a collaborative advisory and guidance service on highly complex information legislation matters.
• Communicate technical and non-technical issues to multiple audiences with varying levels of knowledge and expertise.

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Date posted: 18 December 2025
Pay scheme:
Agenda for change
Band:
Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract:

Permanent
Working pattern:
Full-time
Reference number:

Job location:

Great Western Hospital, Swindon, SN3 6BB

• Ensure appropriate evidence is captured for audit and submission for IG related assertions within the Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT) external assessment.
• Develop recommendations to resolve issues of non-compliance in the Trusts offering a range of options which are suitable both for service provision and for legislative compliance.
• Monitor and audit compliance with policies and procedures across the Trusts through site visits, initiating actions to address areas of non‑compliance and reporting on progress and risks to the Head of IG and DPO and governance groups.
• Write, implement, review and update Trust-wide Information Governance policies, guidelines, protocols, procedures and processes to ensure safe and effective management of information and to promote consistency across the Trusts.
• Provide advice and monitoring on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTACs), ensuring that DPIAs and DTACs are carried out on all relevant projects. Represent IG at project groups across the Trusts, providing subject matter expertise, giving advice and guidance on all aspects of IG.

• Qualified to Degree level or equivalent training and experience

• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
• Formal project management qualification or equivalent work experience

• IG qualification such as ISEB Certificate in Data Protection/Freedom of Information/Information Risk Management
• ISO 27001 qualification/training
• Project Management qualification

• Knowledge and expertise across the Information Governance spectrum
• Proven and credible knowledge of hardware, software and systems
• Excellent analytical and technical skills…