Records and Information Governance Officer - Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists : Job Details

Job title: Records and Information Governance Officer

Salary range: £39,898 per annum

Type of contract: Permanent

Location: London, Hybrid

Working hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (other options available)

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, such as you, 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.

For the full list of key responsibilities, please check the recruitment pack.

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.

Requirements:

• 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

As a key member of the team, you will be located in our offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile and flexible working environment and free lunch onsite

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January

• 10% pension contribution after probation

• Enhanced wellbeing and family support

• Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation

• Tailored Learning and Development and study leave

• Affinity staff networks

• Life assurance and income protection schemes

• Lifestyle discounts

For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.

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