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Are you ready to lead a pivotal governance and information function in a national charity, ensuring high-quality, compliant service delivery? Do you have expertise in risk management, regulatory governance, and data protection, and want to make a meaningful difference in the social care sector?
Why This Role? Join a compassionate and forward-thinking charity that strives to improve lives through excellent care. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in shaping the charitys approach to governance, working alongside dedicated professionals to create a safe and supportive environment for all.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategies for information governance and regulatory compliance across the organisation, ensuring legal and statutory obligations are met.
- Data Protection: As the charitys Data Protection Officer (DPO), you will oversee GDPR compliance, liaising with external bodies and ensuring robust data protection policies are in place.
- Risk Management: Lead efforts to manage organisational risk, including health and safety, information governance, and regulatory frameworks, ensuring continuous improvement in quality and compliance.
- External Relations: Act as a brand ambassador and maintain relationships with key regulatory bodies, representing the charity at local, regional, and national levels.
- Transformation & Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in governance, implementing systems and processes that support high performance and mitigate risk across the organisation.
- Proven experience in developing governance, risk management, and information strategies in complex organisations.
- Strong knowledge of GDPR, information security, and regulatory requirements in social care.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills to guide and motivate teams, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels.
- Certification in governance, information management, or relevant qualifications (e.g., CISSP or C-DPO) is highly desirable.
- Inclusive Culture: Our charity is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work.
- Professional Growth: We invest in your development through ongoing training, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working options, including remote work and part-time arrangements, support a healthy balance between work and personal life.
- Impact: Your leadership will directly contribute to the wellbeing and safety of people across the country, helping to drive our mission forward.
