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and Business Improvement The Resources and Business Improvement directorateis led by Dianne Tranme r . It is responsible for:People Function, Facilities Management, Digital Experience Unit and Technology Group, Information Governance & Assurance, Executive Support Team and leadership of all our shared services across the GLA Group. About the team The Information Governance & Assurance (IG&A) team supports … the GLA in managing its data, ensuring its integrity and security is paramount, supports the Authority in its compliance with legislation, to include Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, Environmental Information Regulations (EIR), records management, information security and data protection law. The team also provides assurance to the business that the information it holds is … securely processed. There is the need to improve Knowledge and Information management strategy within the GLA - to effectively and efficiently improve where and how we store information that is readily accessible and central to policy teams and projects. This will ensure that project delivery and management decisions run smoothly, with information stored in a structured manner and More ❯

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 meetings 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays Opportunities for development Active wellbeing and inclusion networks Excellent pension Various salary sacrifice schemes Employee Assistance programme, offering free 24/7 support for … you and your loved ones 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 ❯

Information Officer London £16.78 per hour 36 hours a week Start - ASAP 3 Month Contract About the company Sue Hill Recruitment are working with an independent, London-based body set up by UK Parliament that helps to regulate and set certain standards, who are looking to recruit an Information Officer to work as part of a small … team providing comprehensive information management services to the organisation. The purpose of this role is to provide support to the Senior Adviser Access to Information to administrate the process and issue Freedom of Information and Data Protection requests in effectively and within statutory timeframes. Key Responsibilities: Registering requests that meet the criteria set out … relevant information (advise on conducting searches of records using key terms according to agreed scope). Redact appropriate information for publication. Co-ordinate and monitor the FOI and DP mailboxes for action and or escalation. What We’re Looking For: Relevant qualification in Information or Records Management at degree level or equivalent experience Experience of 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 ❯

to work alongside experienced staff. This is a valuable opportunity for someone who wants to use their MHA administrative skills while making an important contribution to patient care. Part of the role will include covering a Service level Agreement with Ealing Hospital. You will need to have at least 1 year's experience of Mental Health Act administration … and be familiar with the Mental Health Act Legislation. Main duties of the job Receive, scrutinise and process detention documentation on behalf of the Hospital Managers. Prior to admission of patients from the courts, check all legal documentation issued and take appropriate action if found to be incorrect. For patients on trial leave, check on regular basis … with receiving unit for any change of circumstances (eg Tribunal status, recommendation for full transfer). Ensure timely receipt of MoJ/Consultant's consent to extension of leave/transfer and organise completion of appropriate statutory documentation. On discharge, ensure legal documentation is correctly completed before patient leaves hospital. Refer, as appropriate, unrestricted patients to 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 ❯

salary is £47,060, which includes allowances totalling £2,928. The salary is broken down as £44,132 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale - £52,652. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000. Location/Hybrid Working: This role can be … as required by the business. We actively support hybrid working solutions, with the expectation that you will have 2 days working at home. The Role: Help shape the future of policing through trusted data We’re looking for a confident data protection professional to join the Met’s central Data Protection Team – the hub of advice, guidance and … assurance on how we use personal data across one of the most complex organisations in the UK. You’ll be part of something much bigger than policy and paperwork. Your expertise will underpin ethical, compliant and effective policing in the capital – from safeguarding investigations and digital forensics to new technologies and cross-agency data sharing. In short, your More ❯

salary is £47,060, which includes allowances totalling £2,928. The salary is broken down as £44,132 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale - £52,652. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000. Location/Hybrid Working: This role can be … as required by the business. We actively support hybrid working solutions, with the expectation that you will have 2 days working at home. The Role: Help shape the future of policing through trusted data We’re looking for a confident data protection professional to join the Met’s central Data Protection Team – the hub of advice, guidance and … assurance on how we use personal data across one of the most complex organisations in the UK. You’ll be part of something much bigger than policy and paperwork. Your expertise will underpin ethical, compliant and effective policing in the capital – from safeguarding investigations and digital forensics to new technologies and cross-agency data sharing. In short, your 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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

to £60,000 per annum The Power BI Business Partner will: Develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards to support senior management decision-making Act as single point of contact for specific business areas on all data-related requirements Analyze complex datasets from multiple sources to produce meaningful insights and reports Create stakeholder management plans and provide regular … updates on business priorities Collaborate with operational teams to identify data problems and negotiate solutions Design bespoke reports and analysis to meet changing business requirements Support Freedom of Information Act requests through data preparation and analysis Deliver training on reports and technical topics to maximize business value from data Manage multiple workflows and projects using agile methodologies 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 ❯

Salary: £13.91 Contract Type: Temporary 3 months assignment Monday to Friday Hybrid Working with at least 3 days in the office About the Role Opus People Solutions on behalf of West Northamptonshire Council is seeking for PFI Contracts Administrator. Are you an organized, proactive individual with excellent communication skills? We are seeking a dedicated Administrative Support Officer to join … efficient administrative operations within the department. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to public service and work in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities Respond to enquiries from members of the public, councillors, schools, and other Council services via telephone, email, maintaining professionalism and tact. Arrange meetings, including booking rooms or virtual platforms, coordinating delegates, and organizing refreshments and … materials using appropriate software. Access relevant platforms to review contract data and provide advice to team managers and colleagues. Produce presentations and information to support governance activities, including FOI requests and interdepartmental inquiries. Analyse data using computer systems and present information in suitable formats for diverse audiences. Ensure accurate record-keeping, manage invoices, and process payments using IT More ❯