We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Information Governance professional to help support the coordination of GPhC compliance with Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation and contribute to the effective governance and assurance framework that underpins the GPhC's work as a regulator.
Join our small, collaborative Governance and Assurance team and help ensure information is managed effectively, securely and in line with legal requirements.
You will coordinate day-to-day information governance enquiries, prioritise and progress requests, and provide practical advice to colleagues across the organisation.
You will also support data protection impact assessments, information rights requests, records management improvements, and training and awareness activity. The role offers broad experience across information governance within a professional regulator.
- Have relevant experience, education or training in information governance, privacy or records management, including a relevant recognised qualification or equivalent background.
- Understand data protection, information rights and records management, and be able to apply requirements practically and proportionately.
- Be able to research complex issues, assess risk and communicate clear recommendations.
- Provide confident advice, guidance and training and build effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Be organised, accurate and able to manage competing priorities and statutory deadlines.
- Have strong Microsoft Office skills; Outlook and SharePoint experience is advantageous.
- 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 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 welcome applications from all sections of the community
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.
Important Notice for Applicants
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.
