Overview

We\''re looking for an organised, confident and resilient Senior Information Governance Officer to join our Performance Team located at our Head Office in Islington.£42,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You\''ll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That\''s why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning and Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren\''t token gestures - we\''ve thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.Benefits

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of serviceFree DBSExclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light CardFully paid induction programme and further trainingILM courses and Apprenticeship ProgrammesCycle to work schemeAll applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.The role will be 7 hours per day, Monday to Friday.Applicants should attach a cover letter to their CV that demonstrates how their skills and experience will meet our requirements and add value to the team. Please note: those who use AI to generate their covering letter will be rejected.Interviews will be held between 8th and 10th October 2025.We offer hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week based in the office.What you\''ll do

Maintain and update the Look Ahead\''s Information Asset Register, RoPA and other key governance documentation.Support the Information Governance Manager in delivering the annual work programme and reporting to the Information Governance Group.Conduct audits and risk assessments of data processing activities and ensure appropriate controls are in place.Lead on the implementation and monitoring of information governance policies and procedures across the organisation.Monitor compliance with Look Ahead\''s IG policies and relevant legislation, escalating issues where necessary.The postholder willWork in accordance with Look Ahead\''s Code of Conduct and equal opportunities policyPerform other reasonable duties commensurate with the role.This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look AheadAbout you

Have effective communication skills and a positive approachEnjoy working as part of a small team but able to work on their own initiativeBe willing to learn and keen to improve and embed robust IG processes throughout Look AheadBe prepared to travel to different services to provide support and monitor complianceWhat you\''ll bring

Essential:Skills: Close attention to detailHigh level of accuracy in their literacy and numeracyEffective communication skillsGood IT skillsAbility to manage competing demands, prioritise and meet deadlinesAbility to work on own initiative and exercise own judgment with discretionExperience: Previous information governance experienceHandling data subject requests and applying exemptions when appropriateManaging personal data breachesSupporting managers to complete DPIAs or legitimate interests\'' assessmentsExperience of dealing with complex and confidential issuesDeveloping and delivering information governance trainingMaintaining accurate records and logsDesirable:Data Protection Practitioner qualificationEvidence of continuous professional developmentIntermediate skills in MS Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbout us

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:We focus on Excellence and innovation.We are Caring and Compassionate.We are Inclusive and Trusted.We work in Partnership and are One-Team.Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

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