Job summary
Adults Wellbeing and Health Partnerships is excited to offer the role of Head of Adults Information Governance. The team is based in Guildford but works in an agile way. This is an opportunity to support the directorate's transformation journey, to lead our team of specialists and play an important role in supporting our residents.
Main duties of the job
Lead and develop the information governance service across the directorate.
Ensure data protection requests are dealt with efficiently and within statutory timescales.
Embrace the Council's use of new technology and lead on the compliance framework.
Promote awareness and best practice in all aspects of information governance, developing and delivering training, communication and awareness for all staff.
Ensure that policies and procedures for all aspects of information governance and retention of records are in place across the directorate.
Champion appropriate Information Sharing protocols and ensure they are reviewed with a range of multi-agency partners.
Produce performance data to inform decision making of the senior leadership team
About us
This position is based in the Adults Wellbeing and Health Partnerships directorate which is made up of Adult Social Care, Public Health and Communities and you will line manage a small team of skilled specialists. This is a new role created to provide the information governance technical expertise and capacity needed to support the directorate's transformation journey as we explore new ways of working and using data. The role will also support the growing demands upon our Information Governance Team.
Job responsibilities
This role has a starting salary of £59,868 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.
This is a fixed term contract/secondment opportunity until 31st March 2027.
Are you an information governance professional and looking for a challenge?
Adults Wellbeing and Health Partnerships is excited to offer the role of Head of Adults Information Governance. The team is based in Guildford but works in an agile way. This is an opportunity to support the directorate's transformation journey, to lead our team of specialists and play an important role in supporting our residents.
Rewards and Benefits
26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' serviceOption to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leaveAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeingUp to 5 days of carer's leave per yearPaternity, adoption and dependents leaveA generous local government salary related pensionLifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more2 paid volunteering days per yearLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the Team
This position is based in the Adults Wellbeing and Health Partnerships directorate which is made up of Adult Social Care, Public Health and Communities and you will line manage a small team of skilled specialists. This is a new role created to provide the information governance technical expertise and capacity needed to support the directorate's transformation journey as we explore new ways of working and using data. The role will also support the growing demands upon our Information Governance Team.
About the Role
We are searching for an experienced information governance leader who is motivated by the opportunity to support our transformation journey and deliver a modern, professional and responsive information governance service.
As Head of Adults Information Governance, you will:
Lead and develop the information governance service across the directorate.Ensure data protection requests are dealt with efficiently and within statutory timescales.Embrace the Council's use of new technology and lead on the compliance framework.Promote awareness and best practice in all aspects of information governance, developing and delivering training, communication and awareness for all staff.Ensure that policies and procedures for all aspects of information governance and retention of records are in place across the directorate.Champion appropriate Information Sharing protocols and ensure they are reviewed with a range of multi-agency partners.Produce performance data to inform decision making of the senior leadership team
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
A degree or equivalent professional qualification.Extensive experience at a management level in information governance, including the leading, coaching, mentoring and developing of staff.Authoritative knowledge of information governance legislation and guidance.Experience in compliance associated with new technology.Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence as well as collaborate with internal and external partners/ professionals.Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to find practical and creative solutions
The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 6th April 2025 with interviews to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:
The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their applicationThe candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree or equivalent professional qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience at a management level in information governance, including the leading, coaching, mentoring and developing of staff.
- Authoritative knowledge of information governance legislation and guidance.
- Experience in compliance associated with new technology.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
