Information Governance Officer

Avanti Recruitment is currently partnered with a global provider of technical solutions for the medical research industry. They specialise in creating applications that help accelerate life-changing discoveries in the DNA and serious disease space. We are now recruiting for an Information Governance Officer to take operational ownership of IG functions and help shape the future of data protection and cyber security in a growing and impactful organisation.

The Role:

You will play a key role in ensuring all legal and mandatory requirements around Data Protection are implemented to a high standard across the business. The first few months will involve focusing on GDPR compliance—ensuring all data sharing agreements are in place and correctly documented. From there, your focus will shift more towards developing the company’s ISO27001 and Cyber Security posture.

You will report directly to the IT Director and DPO and work closely with the IT and cyber teams to manage compliance, risk and governance in a highly collaborative environment.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re ideally looking for someone with:

• A cyber security background
• Experience with ISO27001 (Lead Auditor Certification would be ideal)
• Experience performing GDPR due diligence, especially in collaboration with the NHS
• A proactive and collaborative mindset - there's a lot of room to make this role your own!

Responsibilities:

• Conducting Data Protection audits and compliance assessments
• Maintaining the Information Asset Register (IAR) and Records of Processing Activities (ROPA)
• Supporting Information Sharing Agreements and DPIAs
• Collaborating with Cyber Security to manage compliance with ISO27001, DCB160, DCB129, Cyber Essentials, etc.
• Delivering training on new IG systems and best practices
• Developing and maintaining IG policies in line with the DPA 2018 and other relevant legislation
• Ensuring all actions follow the organisation's procedures and change control processes

Location & Flexibility:

The company is based in Nottingham, and while this is the main hub, we offer high flexibility.

• Minimum onsite requirement: 2 days per month in Nottingham
• Occasional travel to our Cambridge and Chichester offices (mainly early on to meet key stakeholders)
• Flexible working hours - early starts, compressed hours, or 4-day weeks are all on the table for the right person

Salary & Benefits:

• Up to £40,000 depending on experience
• 37.5-hour working week
• Flexible working (hours and location)
• 25 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
• 5% matched pension
• 4x death-in-service
• Bonus scheme
• Medicash healthcare
• Training and certifications fully supported
• Electric car scheme
• Overtime options available