Information Governance Officer
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | RH17 7TT |
| Company: | Cats Protection |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG2749-SS65 |
Summary
Team: Information Governance
Location: Remote
Work pattern: Mon-Fri, 35 hours per week
Salary: Up to £32,813.57 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Information Governance Officer:
- Ensure we handle personal data responsibly and comply with data protection laws
- Help maintain systems and processes that keep information secure and protect privacy
- Monitor and review data protection training across the organisation
- Respond to data protection requests in a timely and accurate manner
- Investigate potential data breaches and assist with resolution
- Support with audits related to information governance and compliance
- work with teams to ensure their activities are compliant with data protection legislation
- Carry out administrative activities as required
About the Information Governance team:
The Information Governance team develop, deliver and maintain the essential systems and processes that underpin information governance and data protection compliance. The team is small but sits within the wider IT and Data Governance department.
What we’re looking for in our Information Governance Officer:
- Experience in a relevant, data governance role
- ISO Certified GDPR qualification or equivalent
- Experience of responding to data protection requests and enquiries
- Experience of reviewing compliance documentation and process maps
- Experience reviewing compliance training material
- Strong ability to work alone, on initiative
- Excellent organisational and communication skills and attention to detail
- Broad knowledge of data protection legislation (GDPR, DPA 2018, PECR)
- Fundraising compliance would be an advantage
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about here
Application closing date: 19th January 2026
Virtual interview date: w/c 2nd February 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Location: Remote
Work pattern: Mon-Fri, 35 hours per week
Salary: Up to £32,813.57 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Information Governance Officer:
- Ensure we handle personal data responsibly and comply with data protection laws
- Help maintain systems and processes that keep information secure and protect privacy
- Monitor and review data protection training across the organisation
- Respond to data protection requests in a timely and accurate manner
- Investigate potential data breaches and assist with resolution
- Support with audits related to information governance and compliance
- work with teams to ensure their activities are compliant with data protection legislation
- Carry out administrative activities as required
About the Information Governance team:
The Information Governance team develop, deliver and maintain the essential systems and processes that underpin information governance and data protection compliance. The team is small but sits within the wider IT and Data Governance department.
What we’re looking for in our Information Governance Officer:
- Experience in a relevant, data governance role
- ISO Certified GDPR qualification or equivalent
- Experience of responding to data protection requests and enquiries
- Experience of reviewing compliance documentation and process maps
- Experience reviewing compliance training material
- Strong ability to work alone, on initiative
- Excellent organisational and communication skills and attention to detail
- Broad knowledge of data protection legislation (GDPR, DPA 2018, PECR)
- Fundraising compliance would be an advantage
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about here
Application closing date: 19th January 2026
Virtual interview date: w/c 2nd February 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.