Data Privacy Advisor jobs

Introduction

At Moya Cole Hospice, there’s one thing that motivates us and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses.

We’re continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure Moya Cole is in the best shape possible for future generations.

You’ll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

https://moyacole.org.uk/

Job Summary

Are you passionate about ensuring information is managed safely and effectively? Do you enjoy solving complex problems, improving processes, and supporting teams to work smarter with digital systems?

Join our Hospice and be at the heart of a role that combines digital expertise, information governance, and meaningful impact. You’ll work across multiple hospices, helping to safeguard sensitive data, optimise systems, and ensure we deliver the highest standards of care and compliance. This is your chance to bring your curiosity, initiative, and analytical skills to a role that truly matters.

The Role

As our Information Governance and Data Systems Specialist (Digital), you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring data is accurate, accessible, and protected. You’ll collaborate with teams across the organisation to support the configuration of digital systems for efficiency, and provide guidance on best practices for information governance. Every day brings variety, challenge, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the way we work with information.

The Information Governance and Data Systems Specialist (Digital) will:

• Support the development and implementation of information governance policies and procedures.
• Support Information Asset Owners with data flow mapping, data protection impact assessments, and information security risk assessments.
• Manage information requests and rights requests, ensuring compliance with legal timeframes.
• Maintain governance documentation including registers and logs.
• Provide training and advice on IG best practices to staff and stakeholders.
• Investigate incidents and breaches, supporting managers as required.
• Lead IG audits, identify non-compliance, and support action plans.
• Prepare and present KPI data and audit reports for the Information Assurance Board.
• Act as the first point of contact for IG queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide consultation to partner hospices on IG and digital systems.
• Support configuration and optimisation of digital systems for data quality, accuracy, and ease of use.
• Deputise for the Data Protection Officer and Data Systems Manager as needed.

Requirements

The Information Governance and Data Systems Specialist (Digital) will have:

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and experience of Data Protection Legislation and Information Governance frameworks within a healthcare setting (e.g. Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR, PECR, NIS Regulations, Caldicott Principles, National Data Guardian Standards)
• Experience of completing Data Protection Impact Assessments, Contract reviews, Subject Access Requests and Access to Health Records requests.
• Ability to use Microsoft365 Applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Forms and PowerBI etc.)
• Experience of delivering training and clearly communicating complex information to a wide variety of audiences.
• Ability to prioritise and manage work to ensure legislative timescales are met.
• Able and willing to travel regularly between Little Hulton and Heald Green sites, and further afield upon request.

Desirable:

• Experience of gathering evidence to support the NHS DSP Toolkit submission.
• Awareness of database structures and data management

Key Benefits

• 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
• Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
• Heath cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution (or the ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contribution’s into the scheme in the previous 12 months)
• Life cover
• Free parking
• Discounted meals on site
• Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
• Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development framework
• IIP Platinum employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

Please contact Rebecca Naden on 0161 702 8181 or email rebecca.naden@moyacole.org.uk for more information.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS Check at the level appropriate to the role, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.

Closing date: 14/08/2026

Interview date: To be confirmed with sufficient notice

Pay: £32,073.00-£39,051.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cheadle SK8 3SZ