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motivated Statistician, Data Scientist, Data Ethicist or similar with a passion for the NHS? If so, this may be the role for you. The NHSBSA manages over £100 billion of NHS spend annually, delivering a range of national services. We hold a wealth of data with potential to drive positive change across health and care. As Analytical … should you prefer - You will be required to travel to Newcastle for business needs such as team days, in-person workshops and meetingso 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidayso Opportunities for developmento Active wellbeing and inclusion networkso Excellent pensiono Various salary sacrifice schemeso Employee Assistance programme, offering free 24/7 support for … you and your loved oneso Access to a wide range of benefits and high street and online discounts We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as we may need to close the advert early. Main duties of the job 1. Developing and evolving an organisational approach to analytical review and improvement and data ethics. More ❯

as Data Controllers. The coordinator will assist in ensuring that internal controls and processes remain compliant with data protection and privacy regulations. Key Responsibilities Support the implementation and maintenance of risk and compliance frameworks across business operations. Assist with the monitoring of compliance with UK and EU data protection laws (including GDPR). Coordinate and support risk assessments … reviewing and documenting data breaches or incidents, including supporting root cause analysis and action tracking. Help monitor data protection obligations such as DSARs (Data Subject Access Requests) and FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests. Support the delivery of compliance training and awareness sessions to staff across the business. Liaise with client-side compliance teams to support … joint governance and reporting requirements. Contribute to a positive compliance culture by promoting awareness of regulatory responsibilities throughout the organisation. Person Specification Skills and Competencies Working knowledge of GDPR, the UK Data Protection Act, and other relevant privacy regulations. Some experience in a compliance, risk, or data protection role within a regulated industry (preferably financial services or public More ❯

months contract with a local authority Job Purpose The Information Governance and Records Management Officer will be responsible for undertaking all aspects of information governance and records management. This includes confidently processing requests for information in relation to data protection, freedom of information, environmental information regulations, subject access requests, data requests, data … will involve participation in information governance project work. Key Duties/Accountabilities Support the Governance Manager and Head of Governance in effectively managing Information Governance matters, FOI, EIR requests, and Data Protection SARs within statutory timescales. Prepare for the implementation of the GDPR. Develop Information Governance statistics, policies, and procedures in line with legislation and … GDPR or other IG policies. Assist with appeals and complaints from the Information Commissioners Office. Provide training and support to staff regarding the processing of personal data, FOI, EIR, and GDPR. Essential Experience Required Proven experience in assisting the process for dealing with requests for information in relation to data protection, freedom of information More ❯

the Edinburgh office. Responsibilities: - To help our Project Management team on a project to support the agency’s compliance with data protection legislation, Freedom of Information (FOI) obligations, and internal information governance policies. - This project role focuses on analysing business processes, systems and business requirements and developing creative and economically robust proposals and recommendations for system … and governance. - Work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, collaboratively transforming the organisation’s business processes and systems. Essential Skills: - Strong understanding of UK data protection laws and FOI legislation. - Good understanding of business analysis tools and techniques. - Strong documentation and report-writing skills. - Proficient in methods and techniques for effective management of projects from initiation to … management. - Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. - Good numerical skills - Relevant degree or HND - Proven experience within data protection related projects - Proven experience working on UK data protection requirements, FOI legislation and UK GDPR. - Proven experience of gathering business requirements and modelling business processes. - Proven experience of delivering business and system improvements - defining and evaluating options for change More ❯

HQ) Duration: 6 months initially, with high potential for extension A well-established regulatory organisation is looking for an experienced Data Architect to lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-wide data models. This role will be pivotal in supporting both regulatory and operational reporting needs and will work closely with enterprise architecture, BI, and data engineering teams. … data strategy and architecture across the estate. Work closely with BI and business improvement teams to ensure models meet analytical and reporting needs. Lead and coach a small team of Data Engineers in delivering structured, secure, and scalable data solutions. Own the end-to-end data lifecycle including ingestion, transformation (ELT), retention, integration, and governance. Support development and maintenance … Strong T-SQL and ELT pipeline development experience. Desirable: Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric, Purview, and Databricks. Experience in regulated industries, especially legal or public sector. Understanding of GDPR, FOI, and data retention/destruction best practices. Exposure to Agile delivery environments. More ❯

Your new company Hay is partnering with a public services organisation to recruit an Information Governance and Compliance Support Officer. This is a temporary post and will be based in Knockbracken. Your new role To manage requests for personal information from third parties, ensuring that statutory timescales are met, acting as the first point of contact. To … act as the first point of contact for subject access requests from solicitors, police, courts and other third parties. Provide support to the Senior IG and Compliance Officer and IG and Compliance Officer with regard to subject access requests submitted by individuals. Respond to information requests relating to court orders, taking into account the urgent nature of … IG and Compliance Team in an appropriate and respectful manner. Assist the Senior IG and Compliance Officer in collating evidence to support Data Security and Protection for relevant areas of responsibility. Assist with the development and distribution of Trust wide surveys to support Trust engagement for IG and the wider Informatics Department. Assist in conducting audits of More ❯

to join a policing organisation within their Governance & Compliance team. This is a critical role that ensures the organisation meets its legal and ethical obligations under Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation. You'll be working across all levels of the force, acting as the key point of contact for the Information Commissioner … Team, ensuring service standards and statutory compliance. Provide strategic advice across departments on data sharing, privacy impact assessments, and compliance. Develop and implement internal training on data protection and FOI legislation for all staff levels. Create and maintain records for data breaches, information sharing agreements, and statutory disclosures. Key Skills & Experience ? Qualified in Data Protection (must include Part … Part 3 is essential unless directly relevant experience can be demonstrated ) Proven leadership experience within a data governance, FOI, or compliance setting Strong working knowledge of police systems, statutory disclosures, and ICO regulation Experience handling complex SARs, EIRs, and third-party legal information requests Strategic communicator with the ability to influence at all levels Desirable Previous experience within More ❯

months contract with a local authority Job Purpose The Information Governance and Records Management Officer will be responsible for undertaking all aspects of information governance and records management. This includes confidently processing requests for information in relation to data protection, freedom of information, environmental information regulations, subject access requests, data reques... More ❯

Job summary Specialist Information Analyst - Ysbyty Glan Clwyd We are seeking an experienced person to undertake the role of Specialist Information Analyst within the Information Analysis Team, acting as Account Manager for Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. The successful candidate will also be a key stakeholder on the department and health boards analytical modelling and forecasting while researching … new ways of working in these areas. The applicant will also be required to attend national groups looking at modelling and forecasting. We are looking for a self-starter, motivated to make a difference to patient care. You will need to have excellent mathematical skills and be numerate, curious and with a passion for helping others. The successful candidate … will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be comfortable presenting analytical findings to large groups of cross-professional staff. Previous experience of the NHS is desirable but not essential; above all you must be comfortable working with numbers and people, a logical and analytical thinker, and highly proficient in the use of the Microsoft More ❯

We are recruiting for a Senior Associate for the Cyber, Data and Information Law department of a modern and forward thinking law firm. You can be based in any office- Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Birmingham or Glasgow or they also offer fully remote working. You will advise and support clients with all aspects of data protection law compliance … as well as handling regulatory and litigious matters to a high standard. Core Responsibilities: Advising on UK General Data Protection Regulation, Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulation Incident response including regulatory notification and communication and any resulting regulator investigation Managing data subject access and Freedom of Information requests Advising on and undertaking Data Protection Impact Assessments, privacy notices and other data-related documents and policies Advising on and drafting data sharing agreements and data processor agreements Data-flow mapping and developing Records of Processing Activities Undertaking compliance reviews and audits Working on litigated matters, to include advising and supporting litigation specialists regarding claims More ❯

BUSINESS ANALYST - INSIDE IR35 - 6 MONTHS One of Loriens Edinburgh based Public Sector clients is looking for a strong Business Analyst to join the team on an initial 6 month contract, this role will require candidates to be Scotland based … as the successful candidates will be required to onsite in Edinburgh a couple of times a week. Essential skills Strong understanding of UK data protection laws and FOI legislation. Good understanding of business analysis tools and techniques. Strong documentation and report-writing skills. Proficient in methods and techniques for effective management of projects from initiation to … including risk management. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Good numerical skills Relevant degree or HND Proven experience Within data protection related projects Working on UK data protection requirements, FOI legislation and UK GDPR; Gathering business requirements and modelling business processes; Delivering business and system improvements - defining and evaluating options for change and making the selected option for change happen More ❯

Data Protection & Compliance Officer Croydon (Hybrid 3 days per week in office, 2 days from home) Working for a leading educational charity, this is an integral part of the compliance team focused on Data Protection across the organisation. As such excellent engagement skills will be required to champion compliance, at all levels across the organisation. Reporting … to the Compliance and Data Protection Manager the remit of the role includes: Data Protection - Data incident management, impact assessments, Training, audits, compliance and support to Data Champions. FOI Requests - supporting SLT and collating information. Policy register - working with the SLT to ensure Policy Register (SharePoint), training and register are up to date and relevant. Website Compliance - keep up … where required. Experience required Graduate level or with commensurate experience GDPR, working knowledge and practical implementation Experience in Educational Management, compliance and/or data protection Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 This is a fantastic organisation, making a difference to the outcomes for disadvantaged children across London. An excellent and flexible environment with a fantastic team, opportunities for More ❯

experienced IT Project Manager looking for your next contract role in the public sector? We're currently seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and deliver a range of IT and business-related projects for a public sector organisation based in West Lothian. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled contractor to take ownership of varied … flight through to successful delivery. Quickly assess current project status using documentation and stakeholder engagement. Collaborate with internal teams and 3rd party suppliers to manage technical and operational aspects of delivery. Ensure alignment with organisational priorities while managing dependencies across the wider portfolio. Provide clear communication and regular reporting to senior stakeholders. Support change initiatives with appropriate governance and … and ICT procurement, ideally within the public sector. Strong analytical, negotiation, and reporting skills. Familiarity with ITIL practices. Desirable: ITIL v3 Foundation certification or higher. Knowledge of COBIT, FOI, and Data Protection Legislation. Experience delivering EDRMS (Electronic Document and Records Management Systems) projects. Awareness of IT Service Continuity procedures. If you're a proactive, delivery-focused Project Manager More ❯

January 2024 Edinburgh, Scotland Full-Time Role Description Information Governance is a professional service team within the Governance and Legal Services Directorate. Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Directorate and across the University, we support the University's mission and contribute to its strategic priorities. We promote effective information governance to support University business worldwide and manage information risk to meet relevant legal, regulatory, and audit requirements. Joining the University during an exciting period of digital transformation, the role holder will work collaboratively and supportively with other members of the Information Governance team. The role involves providing timely, expert advice and guidance to the University community on lifecycle information governance, playing a key … role in delivering the Information and Records Management Programme, and helping to embed data protection by design within strategic and operational activities. Detailed Description The role holder will provide specialist advice on information and records management and data protection to enable the University to optimise the use of information and manage information risks throughout its More ❯

our donors do something extraordinary to save or enhance a life in need. You too can join us and play your part in our life-saving organisation. The establishment of a national Assessment and Recovery Centre (ARC) service will extend equitable access to life-saving products and treatments to everyone that needs them and bridge the gap between shortage … of organs available and demand. Information Services is responsible for making transplants happen, by registering patients on the national transplant waiting lists, ensuring patient safety, by providing scientific support to the transplant community and following up every organ graft that happens in the UK, and fulfilling NHSBTs statutory obligations under the human tissue act by ensuring that organs … are traceable and that patients consent for use of their data. As a Senior Information Officer in the Data Support area you will lead a small group working to ensure that every single piece of information about a donation is returned in a timely manner to the required standard. A large part of the role More ❯

and sustainable working a reality for all healthcare staff. Their fully integrated workforce management solution helps optimise outcomes for organisations, managers, staff and patients alike. Built by a team of dedicated healthcare veterans, and co-created with the NHS, their technology and services have been embraced by over 100 healthcare sites to date. Patchwork offers a range of different solutions, including temporary staff banks, which enable organisations to source temporary staff from their own pool of approved workers; 'collaborative staff banks', which help healthcare organisations team up with others in the same region to widen and share their temporary staffing pools; an innovative new rostering solution which enables more flexible, sustainable staffing for permanent healthcare staff … and executing a comprehensive Revenue Operations strategy that spans across all revenue generating teams. Driving continuous improvement of Patchwork's market and customer data; incl. managing the quarterly FOI (Freedom of Information) data review process. Helping to make sure we have excellent data integrity for the most important data points across our target organisations and ensure More ❯

Fixed Term Location: Headquarters/Hybrid Pay Band: Please refer to full job description on SPS career site Salary: £52,356 - £55,886 Closing Date: 2025-07-16 Hours of Work: Please refer to full job description on SPS career site Job Purpose: SPS is committed to putting the people who live and work in Scotland’s prisons at … the heart of outcomes focused and evidence based design, delivery and improvement of services. SPS’s corporate Data and Analysis team is at the forefront of this commitment, supporting development and delivery of the SPS Improvement Framework, and helping SPS to meet its obligations as an effective prison service, as an Executive Agency of Scottish … Government, and as a public body. The Jobholder will sit within this small Data and Analysis team (reporting to the Head of D&A) and will directly support the work of the Operations Directorate (OD) on a range of data issues related to prison population pressures. Acting as a single point of contact for data related More ❯

thrive in dynamic environments?If so, we have exciting opportunities for you! Within our Trust, we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. As a cornerstone of the UK's healthcare system, we strive for excellence in every aspect of our operations. Join us in our mission to support and enhance our healthcare services. Our … deliver the excellent care to our patients we strive for. As an Administrator within the Trust, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our Corporate operations across the hospital. Your efforts will directly contribute to the well-being and comfort of our patients, making you an integral part of their … a desire to make a difference in the NHS? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for the Data Analyst role at the OUH Foundation Trust. Main duties of the job Centralised Recruitment: We have adopted a centralised hiring process for administration roles in bands 2-3 and 4-5. This means you apply once and are More ❯

how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert Health Services Manager - Clinical Networks Req ID: 201923 Location: Northern Zone, Aberdeen Hospital Department: CNS Access & Flow Network Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% ) x 1 Management/Non Union P osition Posting Closing Date: 27-Jul-25 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health … excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and … mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with More ❯

then design the data team to execute it. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end Data Strategy for Bereavement & Care services. Map the "as-is" and "to-be" state of our data platforms and pipelines. Develop a 3-month strategic roadmap aligned with the wider Government Data Strategy. Define and embed organisational policies, standards and guidelines for secure, scalable … data services. Technical Leadership & Architecture Select and evolve data engineering methods, tools and techniques. Ensure adherence to agreed technical strategies and architectures. Plan and drive delivery of complex data engineering programmes across multiple systems. Balance functional and non-functional requirements when designing data solutions. Team Design & Delivery Define the optimal data team structure (roles, skills, capacity) to deliver the … modelling, warehousing and transformation best practices Data science/ML lifecycle from prototype to production Government/Public Sector : Experience to GDS-equivalent standards; strong grasp of GDPR, FOI and public-sector procurement. Communication & Stakeholder Management : Able to translate technical concepts for non-tech executives; excellent leadership, mentoring and team-building skills. Performance Analytics : Google Analytics, Google BigQuery, Google More ❯

This opportunity is ideal for a commercially focused lawyer ready to step into a Managing Associate or Legal Director role. What You’ll Be Doing As a senior member of the team, you will: Lead complex, multi-jurisdictional advisory and contract work Advise on UK GDPR/EU GDPR, international data transfers, PECR, AI/data ethics, cyber regulation … and incident response Prepare, negotiate and review a broad range of commercial and tech-related contracts Drive delivery for strategic client projects and compliance programmes Work cross-functionally with disputes, employment and legal tech teams Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and trainees Support business development, thought leadership and client engagement The Team You’ll join the Edinburgh-based Commercial … team, working with an enviable client base across: Data protection, privacy and freedom of information IT and business process outsourcing SaaS, cloud and digital transformation projects Intellectual property protection and licensing General commercial contracts As part of the wider UK Commercial and Data practice, you’ll work collaboratively across offices on national and cross-border matters. More ❯

areas for improvement based on evidence Coach and support staff to develop and appropriately use the case management system Recommend areas for service improvement based on relevant data and information Collaborate constructively with partner organisations and other stakeholders including internal services and colleagues Build a culture of trust in the wider team Monitor and evaluate individual performance against … statutory timescales, bringing any underperformance to the attention of the SEN Improvement Lead Produce a service and partnership data dashboard to enable senior leaders to monitor and evaluation the SEND Local Offer. The data tracking manager's role is to oversee the quality and storage of the data captured by the SEN Service, and to use performance and … of this role. Knowledge of Local Authority accountability and monitoring processes and policies relating to the SEND Service including the DfE SEN2 return and data implications for FOI/SAR requests To deliver results; plan and manage resources while achieving excellence Problem-solving; have intellectual adaptability, investigate issues and create solutions Understanding of the impact data can More ❯

months FTC + extension or switch into permanent Start Date: ASAP Working hours: Monday - Friday - 9am - 5pm Overview - Data Analyst A large public sector client in the delivery of advanced business intelligence and data-driven insights is looking to add a Data Analyst to their already strong BI function. The role of Data and Business Analyst will work … across teams to deliver actionable performance data, develop reporting tools and drive continuous improvement in data management practices. The Data Analyst position will have large amounts of stakeholder engagement across all levels of the business whilst also working with other technical teams such as; BI Solutions, Data Engineering, Data Science & Platform Engineering. Key Responsibilities - Data Analyst: Act as … BI, SQL and MS Office Manage and maintain internal databases, ensuring data quality and accessibility Provide expert advice on data analysis, reporting and statistical methods Support statutory data returns, FOI responses and external reporting obligations Drive improvements in data collection, management and business intelligence processes Contribute to internal publications, performance reports and organisational KPIs Essential Skills - Data Analyst: Strong expertise More ❯

Data Tracking Officer - Shape the Future of SEND Services Are you a data-driven professional who thrives on transforming insight into action? Do you want to use your skills to improve the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? If so, we want to hear from you. We're looking for a … dashboards to support scrutiny and strategic decision-making Train staff on effective data usage and system best practices Lead data quality assurance, error resolution, and GDPR compliance Respond to FOI and Subject Access Requests with professionalism and political awareness What We're Looking For You'll bring: Proven experience in data analysis, reporting systems and dashboards (preferably PowerBI) Confidence handling … complex datasets with political sensitivity and accuracy Strong presentation and communication skills, including the ability to tailor data insights to different audiences Solid understanding of SEND legislation , local authority processes, and statutory returns (especially SEN2) Collaborative mindset and ability to influence across services and partners High-level IT literacy including Excel, databases, and data cleansing tools GCSEs in English More ❯

Data Tracking Officer - Shape the Future of SEND Services Are you a data-driven professional who thrives on transforming insight into action? Do you want to use your skills to improve the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? If so, we want to hear from you. We're looking for a … dashboards to support scrutiny and strategic decision-making Train staff on effective data usage and system best practices Lead data quality assurance, error resolution, and GDPR compliance Respond to FOI and Subject Access Requests with professionalism and political awareness What We're Looking For You'll bring: Proven experience in data analysis, reporting systems and dashboards (preferably PowerBI) Confidence handling … complex datasets with political sensitivity and accuracy Strong presentation and communication skills, including the ability to tailor data insights to different audiences Solid understanding of SEND legislation , local authority processes, and statutory returns (especially SEN2) Collaborative mindset and ability to influence across services and partners High-level IT literacy including Excel, databases, and data cleansing tools GCSEs in English More ❯