Job summary
- Main area
- IG Manager
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
- Job ref
- 199-7796364-MT
- Employer
- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Croydon University Hospital
- Town
- Croydon
- Salary
- Dependent on experience
- Closing
- 01/04/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 17/04/2026
Employer heading
IG Manager
Band 8a
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon
Job overview
Information Governance Manager
Band 8A, Full Time, Permanent
The IG Manager will play a key role in the Trust's developing Information Governance and Information Security team, within the Digital Services department. The IG Manager will be the subject matter expert in all things relating to the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, and will provide assurance to the CISO that the IG agenda is understood in detail, and amended as policy and guidance changes.
Interview Date - 17th April 2026
Main duties of the job
The IG Manager will be responsible for:
- providing assurance to the CISO that the DSPT framework is fit for purpose and supports the Trust to achieve standards met in its annual submission
- being the manager responsible for ensuring the Trust meets is legislative requirements under the Freedom of Information Act
- develop a positive culture towards all things IG, ensuring that a range of training and awareness activities are developed and delivered to staff of all levels within the Trust
- developing, managing and maintaining a Publication Schedule
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.
Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.
Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.
If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.
At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The IG Manager will be responsible for:
- providing assurance to the CISO that the DSPT framework is fit for purpose and supports the Trust to achieve standards met in its annual submission
- being the manager responsible for ensuring the Trust meets is legislative requirements under the Freedom of Information Act
- develop a positive culture towards all things IG, ensuring that a range of training and awareness activities are developed and delivered to staff of all levels within the Trust
- developing, managing and maintaining a Publication Schedule
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level or equivalent education and experience
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in Information Governance and application of relevant legislation in healthcare
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience of DSPT and other compliance standards
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, both orally and in writing.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Data Protection Act 2018 / UK GDPR
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines, often under pressure, with tools and resources available and the ability to carry out detailed work accurately
Skills
Essential criteria
- Experience of planning and delivering training around IG in the public sector
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of developing IG and related policies
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of developing, managing and maintaining a Publication Schedule
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tim Wilson
- Job title
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02084013000
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