Governance Officer

Title: Information Governance & Records Officer
Salary: £25,600.00-£ 28,444.00 per annum
Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent
Based: Hybrid/London Office
Closing date: 14th January 2023
Interview date: TBC
Are you passionate about information governance and records management? Marie Curie is seeking a dedicated Records Officer to support our Information Governance Manager in ensuring compliance, audit readiness, and effective management of records. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the heart of our organisation, where your expertise will make a lasting impact on the charity's mission. Internal collaboration is essential. You will work closely with the Information Governance Manager, Data Management Team, and key stakeholders within the charity, including IT, Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement, Fundraising, and Caring Services.
As a Records Officer at Marie Curie, you will:

- Assist in implementing information and records management policies.
- Provide advice and guidance to staff on Information Governance (IG) and Data Protection.
- Conduct spot checks and monitoring of controls related to information and records management.
- Support teams across the charity on record management and retention issues.
- Liaise with external off-site storage providers.
- Collaborate with the Information Governance Manager to review historic archives and create an action plan for their management.
- Work on the development and improvement of archiving processes.
- Manage the internal privacy portal to ensure accessibility of relevant policies, guidance, templates, and forms.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of data privacy training and promote data protection within the Charity.
- Provide ad-hoc support to the Information Governance Manager and Data Protection Officer (DPO).

What we are looking for:
- Proven experience in records management and information governance.
- Strong understanding of data protection principles and practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with various teams and stakeholders.
- Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
What's in it for you:
- Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Continuous development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Working
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For more information or an informal chat please contact our Information Governance Manager, Kamala Samways, on [email protected].
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Basic criminal record check.
Shortlisting and Interviews will happen on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.