Alzheimer's Society
Senior Information Governance and Records Management Officer
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Senior Information Governance and Records Management Officer
12 months fixed term
£39,866 - £44,295 Per Annum
Homebased - UK residents only
This role sits within the Information Governance team, in the Practice and Compliance division. It is a home-based role (12 months fixed term) with occasional travel to a Society office for wider departmental meetings.
The role being advertised is a full-time (35 hours per week) but applicants seeking a part-time role that can work a minimum of 21 hours per week, who have suitable data protection experience in a second-line advisory role, may also apply.
Responsibilities
The Information Governance team are the champions of Data Protection and Information Governance within Alzheimer's Society. The team’s key objective is to enable all areas to use information appropriately whilst achieving the Society’s overall aim of creating a world without dementia. The Senior Information Governance Officer will support the wider Information Governance team in achieving this objective.
- Be the first point of contact in the Society for data protection, information governance, and records management questions.
- Provide advice and guidance as appropriate to ensure the safe and legal processing of information.
- Handle personal data breaches and identify remedial actions.
- Compile relevant management information and reports on Information Governance matters for senior management audiences.
- Manage rights requests.
- Review data protection elements in contracts.
- Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments.
- Support the Information Governance Manager to develop, deliver, and maintain learning resources and opportunities for Society colleagues.
The Senior Information Governance and Records Management Officer will also help the IG team to continue to develop and implement a process framework, standards, and procedures for the management of organizational records (hard copy and electronic) in compliance with applicable legislation and standards - helping the Information Governance team to establish a culture of effective records management and support the Society in measuring and maintaining the quality of its records.
About You
We are looking for a motivated individual with experience in a second-line data protection role looking for a fresh challenge and wishing to make a real difference to the lives of people affected by dementia.
You must have expert knowledge of privacy legislation and regulations (including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA)) AND have experience of applying that expert knowledge within a data protection or information governance role to advise colleagues across an organization on how to comply with privacy requirements across a range of situations:
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- Experience of working in an information governance / data protection advisory role providing expert data protection advice across multiple elements including personal data breaches.
- Experience of working in an information governance / data protection or privacy rights role managing GDPR rights requests including subject access requests, including review, redaction, and response to requestors.
- Experience of creating records management procedures and processes and how to successfully embed them into working practices.
Applicants who do not have experience of advising on data protection matters or managing rights requests, only experience of complying with legal and regulatory requirements on these themes, will not be selected for interview.
Working in a fast-paced and responsive environment, you will possess good time management and problem-solving skills. Good communication skills are a must as you will be engaging with colleagues at all levels across the Society. With your strong attention to detail, proactive nature, and ability to build successful relationships, you will quickly establish yourself as a key member of our team.
Industry-recognized qualifications such as Practitioner Certificates in Data Protection (such as IAPP CIPP/E, CIPP/T, or CIPM) or Records Management are preferable but not essential.
Interviews
Interviews will be held w/c 17 August and will include an assessment. Information about the assessment will be sent to candidates with the invitation to interview.
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our Values
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment, or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
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Our Hiring Process
During your recruitment process, we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. Please also contact Alzheimer's Society Talent Acquisition Team via careers@alzheimers.org.uk for application support or any adjustments you might need.
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Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition, and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work-life balance. We also have various learning programs to support you in your development and help you grow to realize your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
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