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Head of Information Governance and Policy
Civic Offices, 44 York Street, TW1 (Hybrid)
Permanent, Full time
Salary from £63,157 (SCP50) Salary to £70,150 (SCP56)
36 hours
Job Information
Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us click here.
We are proud to share that children's services in Kingston have achieved an OUTSTANDING rating from Ofsted in December 2024, receiving the highest judgement rating in all five assessment areas. This marks Kingston's second consecutive OUTSTANDING rating, a true reflection of the commitment to ensuring children and young people across the borough have a fairer start in life, and providing the support and services they and their families need to live happy, healthy and successful lives. To find out more click here.
If you would like to be part of our success story, take a look at the below opportunity to see if it's the right fit for you.
The Head of Information Governance and Policy will manage all activity relating to the implementation of and compliance with UK Data Protection legislation, they will be the registered Data Protection Officer. The postholder will manage a small team of Information Governance Officers and work with children services colleagues and partners to ensure that Achieving for Children effectively manages and protects the information of the children, young people and families it works with. They will also commission the writing and coordination of corporate policies to make sure that they are accurate, current and meaningful.
The Head of Information Governance and Policy oversee data breach investigations, implementing IG training, advising on data protection policy, information security, communicating with the customers, managing IG complaints. They will prepare reports for the public, internal management groups and council commissioners. They will liaise with the Information Commissioner’s office and London wide IG groups.
About the role
We are looking to recruit a special Information Governance individual to work within Children’s Services in Achieving for Children.
The role of Head of Information Governance and Policy will oversee the safe and secure management of information of the children, young people and families working with Achieving for Children. You will provide leadership to a small team of Information Governance Officers as well as strategic guidance and advice to the organisation on information governance legislation, acting as the Data Protection Officer.
You will be an Information Governance specialist, perhaps looking for a more hands on role, and preferably experience of working in children’s or health services. You will be passionate about customer service and championing the rights of our children, young people and families.
If you are interested in this role and would like an informal conversation then please contact Samu Matshakayile-Ndlovu at samukele.matshakayile-ndlovu@achievingforchildren.org.uk in the first instance.
About you
The Head of Information Governance and Policy will have wide experience of information governance knowledge and legislation and preferably experience of working in a children’s or health environment.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to comfortably deal with situations which require legislation to be upheld. You will be able to work well under pressure and independently.
You will be an excellent manager and provide leadership and strategic guidance to the information governance team, wider colleagues and broader organisation.
The postholder will have good IT skills and understand how information is reported, collected and utilised. You will also understand how information can be protected.
About our benefits
We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:
- 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month(Or for term term workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract.)
- Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
- Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
- Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- A range of staff benefits and discounts
- An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway
To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children click here. For our social work offer click here. For our Recruitment Journey, click here.
Important Information
Start dates: Achieving for Children have set start dates meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.
Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance.
Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For more information about AfC: Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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