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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Governance Lead - Inside IR35 - **Company:** Ivy Rock Partners Ltd - **Location:** Leeds, United Kingdom (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Data Security, Data Sharing, Data Processing - **Published:** November 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-754563537EE14493B9/ ## About the Role * Extensive experience working within Information Governance, Data Protection, Privacy or a closely related discipline. * Proven experience leading and managing an Information Governance team or function. * Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and associated data protection legislation. * Good understanding of the Common Law Duty of Confidentiality and the principles governing the use and disclosure of confidential information. * Significant experience providing practical advice on complex information governance and data protection matters. * Extensive experience developing, reviewing and advising on Data Protection Impact Assessments. * Experience advising on complex data-sharing arrangements, including Data Sharing Agreements and Data Processing Agreements. * Understanding of data controller, joint-controller and data processor responsibilities. * Experience leading information governance assurance, compliance monitoring and risk management activities. * Experience managing personal data breaches and coordinating urgent responses to information governance incidents. * Proven ability to prepare policies, procedures, reports, briefings and recommendations for senior stakeholders. * Experience advising Directors and senior leadership on complex and potentially high-profile governance issues. * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal and technical matters clearly. * Experience managing, developing and supporting colleagues within a high-performing team. * Ability to work across multiple priorities and deliver high-quality advice within challenging timescales. Desirable Experience * Experience working within the NHS, healthcare or wider health and social care sector. * Understanding of the Caldicott Principles and the governance of confidential patient information. * Experience supporting the use of health data for research, analysis and service improvement. * Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information Regulations 2004. * Experience working with the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit. * Experience developing and implementing an organisation-wide Information Governance strategy. * Knowledge of the wider public-sector regulatory and legislative environment. * Experience negotiating and resolving complex information governance issues with external organisations. ## Description You will lead an Information Governance team, ensuring the organisation manages personal, sensitive and confidential information lawfully, securely and transparently. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will provide expert advice on complex governance matters, oversee compliance with relevant legislation and guidance, and support the safe and appropriate use and sharing of information., * Provide professional leadership and direction to an Information Governance team, supporting effective service delivery and continuous improvement. * Develop, implement and maintain information governance policies, procedures, standards and guidance. * Provide expert advice on UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, the Common Law Duty of Confidentiality and other relevant legislation. * Advise on the lawful collection, use, storage, retention, disclosure and sharing of personal and sensitive information. * Lead and advise on complex Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), identifying risks and recommending appropriate mitigations. * Oversee data-sharing arrangements, including Data Sharing Agreements, Data Processing Agreements and the identification of appropriate controller and processor relationships. * Provide guidance on privacy by design, ensuring information governance requirements are Embedded within digital projects, programmes and services. * Lead information governance assurance and compliance monitoring, including activities relating to the Data Security and Protection Toolkit. * Identify, assess and manage information governance, regulatory and operational risks, escalating significant issues where appropriate. * Lead and coordinate responses to personal data breaches and other urgent information governance matters. * Prepare reports, management information, briefings and recommendations for senior leadership. * Work closely with key stakeholders, including Data Protection Officers, Senior Information Risk Owners, Caldicott Guardians and Information Asset Owners. * Promote awareness of information governance responsibilities through training, guidance and engagement across the organisation. * Support the ethical and transparent use of personal information, promoting public confidence and protecting individual rights. * Manage, mentor and develop team members, supporting performance, succession planning and professional development. * Build effective relationships across internal teams and external organisations to resolve complex information governance challenges.