Head of Information Governance & Data Protection

Posting date:	16 March 2026
Salary:	£64,455.00 to £74,896.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£64455.00 - £74896.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	30 March 2026
Location:	Stockton on Tees, TS19 8PE
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	C9345-26-0138

Summary

Developing and maintaining policies, ensuring compliance with data protection laws, managing information risks, leading staff training, and overseeing audits and incident investigations Monitors compliance with data protection legislation, advises on privacy matters, manages data breaches, FOI and subject access requests, liaises with the Information Commissioners Office, and promotes staff awareness and training Prepare regular reports to the SIRO and Group Boards and Groups to report on Information Governance, data protection and FOIA compliance and assurance Leads IG strategy, policy, and compliance across the Trust. Advises senior leaders on data protection, confidentiality, and security. Manages IG audits, training, and incident investigations. Oversees secure storage and access to records. Ensures compliance with legal and clinical documentation standards. Independently monitors GDPR compliance and advises on data risks. Manages data breaches, FOI, subject access requests, and DPIAs. Act as Asset Owner (IAO) for Information Governance departments Reports to senior leadership and liaises with the ICO when needed. Liaise with partner organisations, suppliers and researchers to establish compliant data flows and agreements (e.g., DSAs, IGAs, DTAs). This is a non-clinical role with no direct contact with patients. Delivery of the Group values and behaviors when communicating or dealing with members of the public. Support patients, members of the public and staff regarding their right to information under the Data Protection Act 2018, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), FOI Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004.