# IG Assistant Manager (IG-FOI-SAR) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ig-assistant-manager-ig-foi-sar/2cc35e87-8ed3-49de-904c-b36109e4d3a3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ig-assistant-manager-ig-foi-sar/2cc35e87-8ed3-49de-904c-b36109e4d3a3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T09:01:01.672Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/Bristol/University_Hospitals_Bristol_Weston_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Digital_IG/Digital_IG-v8010858 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8010858?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We’re looking for two talented IG professionals to join our team in IG-focused roles, centred on data protection, assurance and advisory work. You’ll play a key role in shaping how information is used safely and effectively across the Group, supporting everything from digital transformation to AI-enabled care. Why join us? - A role focused on core Information Governance and data protection - Exposure to complex, high-impact IG challenges - Opportunities to influence senior stakeholders and system-wide initiatives - Be part of a service that’s evolving to support innovation, not just compliance You’ll bring: - Experience in Information Governance within healthcare - Strong knowledge of GDPR, Data Protection Act and IG principles - Experience with DPIAs, IG risk or advisory work - Ability to analyse complex issues and provide pragmatic solutions - Confidence to influence and challenge constructively Who this role suits - IG professionals ready to move beyond transactional work - People who enjoy solving complex problems and influencing change - Those who want to be recognised as credible IG specialists ### Main duties of the job - Leading on DPIAs, data sharing agreements and IG documentation - Providing expert IG advice to clinicians, managers and digital teams - Supporting incident management and data breach investigations, including ICO reporting - Delivering audits, compliance monitoring and assurance activity - Identifying risks, trends and opportunities for service improvement ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. ## Job Details We’re looking for two talented IG professionals to join our team in IG-focused roles, centred on data protection, assurance and advisory work. You’ll play a key role in shaping how information is used safely and effectively across the Group, supporting everything from digital transformation to AI-enabled care. Why join us? A role focused on core Information Governance and data protection Exposure to complex, high-impact IG challenges Opportunities to influence senior stakeholders and system-wide initiatives Be part of a service that’s evolving to support innovation, not just compliance You’ll bring: Experience in Information Governance within healthcare Strong knowledge of GDPR, Data Protection Act and IG principles Experience with DPIAs, IG risk or advisory work Ability to analyse complex issues and provide pragmatic solutions Confidence to influence and challenge constructively Who this role suits IG professionals ready to move beyond transactional work People who enjoy solving complex problems and influencing change Those who want to be recognised as credible IG specialists ## Job Description Leading on DPIAs, data sharing agreements and IG documentation Providing expert IG advice to clinicians, managers and digital teams Supporting incident management and data breach investigations, including ICO reporting Delivering audits, compliance monitoring and assurance activity Identifying risks, trends and opportunities for service improvement ## Responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. ## Person Specification ### Aptitudes **Essential** - Proactive and resourceful approach to work - Personable and professional manner - Confident and assertive in decision-making - Able to work independently and use own initiative - High level of computer literacy and competence with Microsoft Office applications - Organised, self-motivated, and able to work to strict deadlines ### Planning Skills **Essential** - Experience in planning and organising day-to-day activities and workload - Ability to adjust plans to reflect changing circumstances and priorities. - Capable of planning and undertaking investigations, audits, and service improvements. **Desirable** - Assist in strategic planning for new IG regulations ### Analytical Skills **Essential** - Ability to analyse complex documentation and identify critical trends or information that support the delivery needs of the IG function. - Advanced problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis. - Experience in critical evaluation of written materials and data. - Able to develop and implement effective solutions to IG problems. **Desirable** - Ability to perform complex information/data gathering ### Management Skills **Essential** - Ability to lead and motivate others to achieve objectives - Experience in delivering and supporting operational delivery and change. - Able to manage workflow mapping and process redesign for service improvement. **Desirable** - Good people management skills, including communication, motivation, and development. ### Communication Skills **Essential** - Excellent communication skills, both technical and non-technical, in relation to IG specialist subject matter - Strong negotiation, mediation, and interpersonal skills. - Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships - Capable of influencing clinicians and stakeholders to embrace information governance principles. **Desirable** - Confident and assertive in escalating issues and providing feedback - Able to deliver tailored training and presentations to diverse audiences ### Training, Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Good experience in IT or operational environment. - Experience delivering information governance support in a healthcare environment. - Significant experience working with staff to understand and resolve IG-related issues - Experience working with and analysing complex documentation and regulations. - Experience in planning and organising workload, meeting deadlines, and working to SLAs - Significant knowledge of practical application of information governance principles. - Familiarity with NHS clinical information systems (e.g., PAS, e-Prescribing, Bluespier). - Evidence of continuing professional development towards IG/GDPR Practitioner or equivalent. - Degree or further educational studies in a related subject to an equivalent level or equivalent experience ## Documents - [dbs charges information (pdf, 71.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3005) - [dbs charges information (pdf, 119.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2397) - [uhbw staff benefits book (pdf, 12.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2131) - [uhbw behaviours and values (pdf, 299.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2476) - [policy statement - ex offenders (pdf, 424.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=667) - [ig assistant manager (ig-foi-sar) (pdf, 680.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10296425) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.