We are seeking an experienced Information Governance professional with experience of advising on complex data protection issues and dealing with Freedom of Information and data protection requests to contribute to our data protection and information governance work plan.
The post holder will join a small, forward-thinking team and will help to make sure the GPhC complies with data protection, freedom of information and other information rights legislation. This role includes deputising for the Data Protection Officer, and you will take the lead on a variety of important projects and work, such as responding to information requests, advising on information governance aspects of procurement activity, and facilitating training. You will also advise on data sharing, data protection impact assessments and records management improvements.
- Manage and coordinate responses to Subject Access Requests (SARs), Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and other information rights enquiries, ensuring statutory deadlines and regulatory requirements are met.
- Support the development and implementation of information governance policies, procedures and controls that improve compliance and strengthen information management practices to better manage and protect our data.
- Investigate and support the management of data protection incidents and breaches, identifying lessons learned and driving continuous improvement.
- Act as a key advisor across the organisation, providing expert guidance on privacy legislation, Freedom of Information legislation, records management, procurement privacy, data sharing, privacy impact assessments, compliance improvements, investigating incidents and assisting with IG training.
- Build close working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across the whole organisation.
- Have the opportunity to broaden your own skillset whilst deputising for the Governance and Assurance Manager as Data Protection Officer. There will be learning and development opportunities through involvement in information governance aspects of broader organisational policy and process development.
- Hold a recognised data protection qualification.
- Have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
In return for their commitment and enthusiasm, employees can expect a rewarding and challenging work environment, good work-life balance and workload plus an excellent benefits package that includes:
- 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 5 days.
- Pension scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Career breaks and sabbaticals.
- Life assurance, season ticket loan, bike loan and many more.
We are a respected regulatory body that regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. We work to assure and improve standards of care for people using pharmacy services.
Our organisation has a long-term vision and a desire for highly skilled and specialist staff. We are committed to providing workforce learning and development opportunities.
We have adopted a hybrid working approach which combines office and home working. Staff are currently required to attend the office for a minimum of 12 days per quarter, with these arrangements due to be reviewed in January 2027.
We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and are committed to holding ourselves to the same standards we expect of others.
Follow this link to see our privacy policy and understand how we collect, use and share your personal data during our recruitment process.
Please make sure you complete your supporting statement section, explaining how you meet each of the criteria for the role, and where you found out about this vacancy. Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Please consult the knowledge and skills section of the job description document below to help you prepare your application.
We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and being inclusive in all our work as a health professions regulator.
Whilst we are proud to be members of the Disability Confident Scheme, you don’t have to have a disability for us to discuss reasonable adjustments. Please let us know if you need any support during the application or interview process and we will happily discuss this with you.
As part of your application for this role, please complete our equal opportunities and diversity monitoring section. This is optional and you don't have to complete it; however it provides us with useful information for monitoring and reporting purposes and is strictly confidential. The information you provide on this form will not form part of any selection process and will not be shared with the selection panel.
If you have any queries please do write to us at [email protected] or if you would like to speak to a member of the Talent Acquisition team please do call us on 0203 713 7880.
As part of our pre-employment screening process, this role is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In addition, the GPhC will conduct Fitness to Practise (FtP) checks for any applicant who is currently, or has previously been, a registrant of the GPhC. Applicants will be asked to declare this during the application process and may be subject to further internal verification. Any findings may be considered as part of the recruitment decision.
