# Information Governance Support Officer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/information-governance-support-officer/4d1bddb1-5d22-4a28-b550-2e9aaaf4ad30 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/information-governance-support-officer/4d1bddb1-5d22-4a28-b550-2e9aaaf4ad30.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Willerby Hill Trust Headquarters - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Governance officer - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 15 hours per week (Thursday - Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-19T13:30:44.565Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Yorkshire/Hull/Humber_Teaching_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Information_Governance/Information_Governance-v8349744 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8349744?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.humber.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Information Governance Team for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Information Governance Support Officer to join our well-established team. This varied, interesting, and rewarding role will support the delivery of the Trust’s Information Governance (IG) programme. Working within the framework of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, the post holder will contribute to and coordinate a range of key activities, including risk assessments, audits, the maintenance of the information asset register, and the development of processes that support the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding information. The successful candidate will provide advice, guidance, and support on information governance matters, contribute to incident reviews and investigations, and assist in delivering training and awareness initiatives across the Trust Working alongside experienced colleagues, the successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to enhance their existing skills and knowledge while developing new ones. We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills, who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels while managing their workload independently and collaboratively. ### Main duties of the job - To provide a high-quality Information Governance (IG) support service, acting as a key point of contact for staff, patients, and members of the public, responding to enquiries and resolving them at the first point of contact where possible. - Supporting the completion and review of Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Information Sharing Agreements (ISAs) associated with data-sharing initiatives and projects. - Supporting senior staff with the updating of IG policies, procedures, and guidance to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. - Supporting the development and maintenance of the Trust’s Information Asset Register, data flow mapping activities, and annual reviews. - Liaising with relevant teams and collating, reviewing, and preparing information to support the processing of non-medical Subject Access Requests in line with organisational policies and legislative requirements. - Carrying out Data Protection audits and reporting findings to managers, highlighting recommendations and opportunities for improvement. - The role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to protecting information, supporting regulatory compliance, and helping the Trust deliver safe, effective, and high-quality patient care. - This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience in information governance, data protection, and information security to further develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking NHS organisation. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information with regards to this vacancy please see the attached Job description and Person Specification. ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, requiring expertise within a specialism, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or equivalent experience - Experience of using a range of Microsoft packages including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Forms, Databases and electronic diary - Proven experience of building effective working relationships **Desirable** - Specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience. - Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist service area. - Evidence of development of specialist practice and able to demonstrate the impact of this on service change/ development ### Skills and Competencies **Essential** - Evidence of effective inter-personal communication sills - Evidence of good time management skills - Able to plan and prioritze effectively - Ability to commute between various sites - Ability to work effectively as part of a team ### Qualifications and Knowledge **Essential** - Degree or Management qualification which incorporates people and systems management to degree level - Proven relevant experiential learning equivalent to degree level. - Evidence of exertise within a specialism - Ability to work with sensitive information and approach issuesd diplomatically - A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to the relevant service area. - Ability to work autonomously using initiative and judgement in decision making **Desirable** - Post-graduate or Management qualification, plus Degree - In-depth theoretical study of a broad range of techniques/processes relating to the specialist area. ## Documents - [being humber (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2687) - [staff benefits (pdf, 1.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2760) - [recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 336.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2269) - [application guide & interview tips (pdf, 600.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3021) - [information governance support officer ps (pdf, 35.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10697505) - [information governance support officer jd (pdf, 104.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10697504) ## 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.