Data Protection and IT Compliance Manager

The IT department at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is responsible for data protection, information security, and governance as well as our IT support contract with a third-party supplier. We have an opportunity to join us as a Data Protection & IT Compliance Manager. This is a permanent role working 22.5 hours per week.

The purpose of the Data Protection & IT Services Support Manager is to ensure that our charity processes the personal data of patients, staff, customers, providers, or any other individuals in compliance with the applicable data protection requirements. The post holder will lead on information security and protection, providing expert knowledge, ensuring that up-to-date and timely information is shared with the leadership team and departmental leads to achieve and maintain regulatory compliance.

The role will specifically manage:

• Information Governance
• The IT support contract
• Data retention compliance
• Meeting the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 regulations

To be successful in this role, candidates must be educated to degree level in an Information Governance or Data Protection discipline and hold a Data Protection Practitioners certificate, or have an equivalent level of experience at a Senior Level. It is also a requirement to have an excellent understanding of Information Governance within the charity sector and experience of leading the delivery of Information Governance services, along with an in-depth knowledge of General Data Protection regulations.

Due to the nature of the role, it's a requirement to hold a UK driving license and have access to a vehicle for work purposes. This post is subject to a Basic level DBS check. Ideally, the postholder would work on a Monday and Friday; we are happy to discuss working days and hours at the interview. After an initial training and induction period, we are able to offer hybrid working, where part of the working week can be completed from home.

Starting salary of £46,148, with opportunities to progress to £52,809. Please note that the salary quoted is based on full-time hours and will be pro-rata'd for part-time posts. As a Charity with limited funds, it is usual practice for new starters to commence on the minimum of the salary band for the role. Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, we may be able to negotiate on this.

We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by email, and we will be happy to help. Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.

We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement, and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers, and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.