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Information Governance Coordinator

Assignment Length: up to 12 weeks

Location:Oldham

Rate: 19.00 per hourHours: 35 per week

As the Information Governance Coordinator, you will be responsible for handling confidential information with discretion, ensuring accuracy and maintaining exceptional attention to detail. You will be a confident communicator, capable of building strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders while delivering a high level of customer service.
Requirements:

• Good understanding of working with confidential information.
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to prioritise and ensure targets are met.
• Proven ability to work methodically, follow agreed procedures and accurately record information.
• Good oral and written communication skills with key stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of working in a customer focused environment and the ability to manage customer expectations.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
• Experience of undertaking a range of co-ordination and administration activities and be able to work to conflicting deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to work effectively and pro-actively without high levels of supervision.

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About the Role

This is a great opportunity to step into a visible Information Governance Manager role and lead a practical records management project with real organisational impact. You will manage the decommissioning of on-site modern records storage, helping ensure important records are reviewed, retained, transferred or preserved with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a key records-management workstream for the decommissioning of storage facilities.
• Review records and make clear recommendations on retention, disposal, transfer and preservation.
• Support staff and managers with practical, confident information governance advice.
• Carry out information audits and keep project records accurate and up to date.
• Handle physical records safely, including lifting and moving boxes where required.

About You

You will suit this role if you enjoy bringing order to complex information, working with different teams and turning records management requirements into clear, practical action.

• A recognised professional qualification from the Information Systems Examinations Board (BCS), or equivalent demonstrable experience in a specialist information governance area.
• Proven experience in records management, information management or information governance.
• Strong knowledge of records appraisal, retention, disposal, transfer and preservation.
• Experience using document or records management systems.
• Confident communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised, resilient and able to influence action without direct authority.

Why Apply?

• Immediate start on a focused 3-month contract.
• Competitive umbrella rate of £38.74 per hour.
• A chance to make a visible contribution to the management and protection of key organisational records.

Compliance Requirements

• Willingness to complete mandatory Right-to-Work checks as part of the pre-screening process.

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If you are ready to take ownership of a hands-on information governance project and deliver meaningful results, apply now with your CV, quoting job reference DBGFF331.

Diamond Blaque is acting as the employment business for this vacancy. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Information Governance Coordinator

Department: (SBSS) Data Protection

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bristol

Compensation: £25,500 - £28,500 / year

SBG is seeking an Information Governance Coordinator to support the delivery, maintenance, and ongoing enhancement of the Group’s information governance framework. This role is key to ensuring that information is managed securely, effectively, and in line with legal, regulatory, and internal requirements. Working collaboratively across the business, the Information Governance Coordinator will promote best practice in information management, support governance initiatives, and help identify and mitigate information-related risks. The successful candidate will play an important role in fostering a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement in the way information is managed across the Group.

• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of the Group’s Information Governance Framework, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in identifying and mitigating information governance, compliance, and security risks.
• Support key governance disciplines, including data protection, records management, information security, and data governance.
• Manage and respond to information governance queries through shared mailboxes and service management tools.
• Maintain governance records, registers, and databases, ensuring data accuracy and quality.
• Coordinate governance activities, including data subject requests, data breaches, policy reviews, and compliance assessments.
• Promote good information governance practices through training, guidance, and awareness initiatives.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and support the implementation of required changes.
• Administer information governance systems, tools, workflows, reporting, and documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to embed governance best practices and support compliance.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Organised with strong workload management skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and keen to learn.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.

And if you have this, even better

• Basic knowledge of information governance, data protection, or compliance.
• Understanding of the insurance industry.
• Previous administrative or governance support experience.

• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days over 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service. Plus bank holidays!
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension scheme – 5% employee, 6% employer
• Flexible working – we will always consider applications for those who require less than the advertised hours
• Flexi-time
• Healthcare Cash Plan – claim cashback on a variety of everyday healthcare costs
• Electric vehicle – salary sacrifice scheme
• 100’s of exclusive retailer discounts
• Professional wellbeing, health & fitness app - Wrkit
• Enhanced parental leave, including time off for IVF appointments
• Religious bank holidays – if you don’t celebrate Christmas and Easter, you can use these annual leave days on other occasions throughout the year.
• Life Assurance - 4 times your salary
• 25% Car Insurance Discount
• 20% Travel Insurance Discount
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Community support day

Job Description About the role

We have a new opportunity for an Information Governance Coordinator to support the delivery of information governance, records management and information security activities across the organisation.

As the Information Governance Coordinator, you will be responsible for handling confidential information with discretion, ensuring accuracy and maintaining exceptional attention to detail. You will be a confident communicator, capable of building strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders while delivering a high level of customer service.

You will possess strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively using your own initiative. Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, coupled with experience of maintaining accurate records and following established procedures, will help you succeed in this role.

• Good understanding of working with confidential information.
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to prioritise and ensure targets are met.
• Proven ability to work methodically, follow agreed procedures and accurately record information.
• Good oral and written communication skills with key stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of working in a customer focused environment and the ability to manage customer expectations.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
• Experience of undertaking a range of co-ordination and administration activities and be able to work to conflicting deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to work effectively and pro-actively without high levels of supervision.

• Knowledge and understanding of data protection.
• Records management experience.
• Knowledge of logging and managing requests for information and information security incidents.

To find out more about the role and the key responsibilities, please review the role profile.

Job Description

Salary range: £52,194 - £55,323 p.a. inc. London weighting

Contract: Fixed term (12 months)

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent's diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far‑reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

This post is within the Information Governance Team. The Team supports the council with the overall approach to Information Governance (Data Protection, Information Security, Record Management, Information Assurance and Compliance) working collaboratively with internal colleagues, external customers and partners on information related projects alongside processing subject access requests.

We are looking for people who can build positive relationships at a various levels and can bring enthusiasm, creativity and passion to the service. The post requires the candidate to help the council comply with its obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018. You will need to be passionate about serving our customers, have excellent communication skills and the creativity to find solutions that deliver excellent services to our customers.

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated individual who is passionate about information governance and compliance.

As a key member of the Information Governance Team, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance of Data Protection Legislation, Information Governance standards contributing to the delivery of an effective Information Governance service across the organisation.

Strong communication skills and attention to detail are required, as you will be interpreting and communicating complex organisational data. You will also have outstanding organisational, planning and administrative skills and the ability to manage constantly changing priorities and competing demands in order to meet deadlines. You will be able to work flexibly as part of a busy team.

We know people achieve their best when they feel valued. At Brent, you’ll benefit from:

• Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)
• Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
• Supportive family‑friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers
• Health and wellbeing support , including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
• Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment

To learn more about our benefits, visit Our offer to you.

Closing date: 26 July 2026 (23:59)

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourages applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self‑identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here.

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including "non‑visible" disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on

Salary range: £52,194 - £55,323 p.a. inc. London weighting

Contract: Fixed term (12 months)

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

An exciting opportunity to join Information Governance.

This post is within the Information Governance Team. The team supports the council with the overall approach to Information Governance (Data Protection, Information Security, Record Management, Information Assurance and Compliance), working collaboratively with internal colleagues, external customers and partners on information related projects alongside processing subject access requests.

As a key member of the Information Governance Team, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Data Protection Legislation and Information Governance standards, contributing to the delivery of an effective Information Governance service across the organisation.

Strong communication skills and attention to detail are required, as you will be interpreting and communicating complex organisational data.

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated individual who is passionate about information governance and compliance.

Outstanding organisational, planning and administrative skills, with the ability to manage constantly changing priorities and competing demands to meet deadlines.

Ability to work flexibly as part of a busy team, building positive relationships at various levels and bringing enthusiasm, creativity and passion to serve our customers.

• Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)
• Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
• Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers
• Health and wellbeing support , including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
• Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We encourage applications from all sections of the community and welcome applicants to self‑identify characteristics in the diversity survey section. We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, with Enhanced DBS checks where required.

Closing date: 26 July 2026 (23:59)

About the Role

Information Governance Officer

This full-time post is available from 15th September on a permanent basis. The starting salary will be from £33,951 on Grade E subject to knowledge, skills and experience.

This role will be on a hybrid contract, with some time on campus, and some time working from home.

You will be joining a busy team working across all areas of the University to meet regulatory requirements and promote Information Governance best practice and perform vital IG services such as FOI responses, SAR requests and DPIA.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual with excellent knowledge and experience in the application of the Data Protection Act, handling Freedom of Information requests, supporting DPIAs and supporting Subject Access Requests.

You will need experience in using various Microsoft tools such as SharePoint, and a willingness to learn new skills. You will be highly motivated, process driven with strong attention to detail. This role will involve dealing with both internal and external requests, with a focus on Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further information

Please contact Kate Lindsell, Assistant Director Assurance, Compliance and Risk

Human Resources

Our HR, Culture and Assurance Division is well established and through our team of expert advisors we offer services and support across the University in the following ways:

• We provide HR support, personal development, pay and clear employment policies
• We drive forwards the University ambitions around wellbeing, inclusion and culture. Supporting a diverse and thriving colleague community
• We support the University to manage its compliance requirements, identify and manage risks and provide assurance on our compliance position

You can find out more about HR, Culture and Assurance Divisions work here.

We take a consultative and collaborative approach with Faculty and PS colleagues and stay agile and adaptable to the changing needs of the University - this means there's always an opportunity to learn and grow, collaborate and innovate!

Transform your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39 - 41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.

Information Governance Officer

The closing date is 29 July 2026

The role involves acting as the subject matter expert on Information Governance (IG) matters, supporting the Data Protection Officer and Head of Information Governance in managing the IG agenda across the Trust.

This includes providing expert advice on Confidentiality, Data Protection, Freedom of Information, and Information Security to ensure the safe and efficient processing of personal and corporate information.

Responsible for ensuring the Trust's compliance with UK data protection legislation such as the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK‑GDPR.

Support and gather evidence for the Trust's annual Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) self‑assessment. Ensuring the Trust retains a minimum of "standards met" to comply with NHS England contractual obligations.

Provide expert advice on IT projects, system procurement, and new data processing areas by reviewing and recommending on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and data sharing.

Lead the investigation of data protection incidents, working with clinical teams and Human Resources to ensure appropriate actions are taken and incidents are reported to the Information Commissioners Office as required.

Support and undertake information governance audits to provide assurance to the Trust that information governance is embedded within the Trust.

Provide information, guidance, training and support on matters relating to confidentiality / data protection and escalating through line management as required.

Work widely and collaboratively across the Trust Care Groups to ensure Information Governance best practices are established and adhered to.

Why Work With Us

You will join a friendly and very supportive Trust, committed to the delivery of quality healthcare services to the people of Devon.

We value our staff health and wellbeing and are constantly looking to improve our offer to them, as well as recognising their commitment and excellence through our People awards. We were the first NHS organisation in England to join up hospital and community care with social care creating an integrated care organisation making our Trust an exciting and interesting place to work and grow your career.

In support of this you will also have access to a programme of high‑quality training and development.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the main responsibilities of the role.

• Degree and or relevant IG experience
• Knowledge of DSPT
• Knowledge of Caldicott Guardian Principles
• Qualification in Information Governance
• Ability to report difficult information clearly and to a wide audience

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Information Governance Officer

Swindon, Newport, or Stockton-on-Tees – Band D – £34,101

It’s an exciting time to be part of UKSBS as we transform our business to be the leading UK public sector business service provider. We aim to become a very different organisation over the next few years as we move to a modern multi-platform, digitally enabled organisation.

We now have an opportunity for an Information Governance Officer to be responsible for delivering specialist information management and data protection assurance to ensure UKSBS manages information in line with statutory and government requirements.

• Manage and respond to information rights requests, including Data Subject Rights (DSR), Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and Parliamentary Requests, ensuring compliance with statutory timescales and organisational procedures
• Coordinate the operation of information governance shared mailboxes and case management processes, ensuring requests, enquiries and incidents are accurately recorded, allocated and monitored to support compliance with service standards and statutory deadlines
• Investigate, analyse and document personal data incidents and breaches in line with agreed procedures and service levels
• Monitor incident trends and support the development of recommendations that contribute to continuous improvement activities
• Collate, maintain, and report on information governance performance data and statistics, producing accurate monthly management information to support compliance monitoring, service delivery and continuous improvement activities
• Provide advice and guidance on data protection and information governance matters, escalating complex or high‑risk issues where appropriate
• Maintain information governance records, databases, registers and associated documentation to support compliance and assurance activities
• Support the Information Governance Manager and Data Protection Officer in the delivery of operational information governance objectives
• Deliver information governance training and awareness activities to promote organisational understanding and good practice in information management, data protection and records management
• Contribute to the review and maintenance of information governance policies, procedures, guidance and supporting materials

• Proven experience in a data protection, information governance or compliance role
• Strong working knowledge in relation to Subject Access, Freedom of Information and data breaches
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• A high level of written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise documentation
• Confident IT skills across a broad range of applications
• Ability to deliver information verbally to a range of audiences
• The ability to work independently while knowing when to elevate more complex issues

We are an inclusive and Disability Confident employer and welcome all applications. Find out more about our equality, diversity and inclusion commitments on our website.

Successful candidates may be required to undergo Security Clearance (National Security Vetting) as part of their employment. To meet these standards, applicants must normally have lived in the UK for at least the last five years and be able to satisfy background, identity and criminal record checks.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We are UKSBS. We are creating a place where people love to work, a culture where we lead, we change, we deliver and we empower our people to be curious, take action and add value.