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# Information Governance Officer

- **Company:** Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Ascot, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £33,677.0 - £40,995.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Document Management Systems, Microsoft SharePoint, Performance Monitor, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9151-26-1186/ats-direct-apply

## About the Role

This role would suit an individual with previous experience of working within a Information Governance environment, who has excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. They will also require a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including an excellent knowledge of Excel.

## Description

* Supporting senior IG colleagues in the development and delivery of governance projects and initiatives.
 * sources to support governance improvements across the Trust.
 * Coordinating and supporting the completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), ensuring all required information is accurately documented for review.
 * Working with IG colleagues, maintain the Department's work programme,departmental dashboards, producing monthly updates and reporting issues to the Head of IG.
 * Assisting with investigations relating to IG incidents, FOI requests, and Supportworks requests, while providing cover for colleagues when required.
 * Supporting the team with ad-hoc projects and administrative activities.
 * Representing IG at internal meetings, including preparing reports and papers as required.
 * Providing advice/guidance to staff and patients in line with IG policies.
 * Identifying opportunities to improve IG policies, procedures, and systems,.
 * Maintaining the IG Document Framework Library, ensuring accurate version control and effective document management practices.

Key Themes of the Role

 * Information Governance and Data Protection Compliance
 * DPIA Coordination and Assurance
 * Project and Programme Oversight
 * Performance Monitoring and Reporting
 * FOI, Incident and Request Management
 * Policy Development and Process Improvement
 * SharePoint and Document Management
 * Operational Support


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