Head of Information Management

Morgan Hunt are currently working with a Professional Regulatory Body in their search for a permanent Head of information Management to provide effective leadership and operational management of the three main team functions: data protection; knowledge management; and development of operational policy and guidance.

The focus of the team will be to address all relevant information and data protection issues arising within the organisation, including dealing with Subject Access Requests and Freedom of Information requests. The team will also create, develop and maintain knowledge management systems as well as be responsible for ensuring that the relevant functional teams have comprehensive and up to date policy and guidance documents that support regulatory decision making.

As a part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work alongside colleagues to drive forward a culture of continuous improvement, while providing expert advice and support on complex issues. You will be responsible for creating a new knowledge management function and a unit dedicated to drafting in conjunction with decision making teams, operational policy and guidance documents.

The successful candidate will have a data protection practitioner level qualification, with extensive leadership and operational management experience (including managing team managers). You will have the ability to manage and guide teams of specialists to deliver in subject areas that may be different to your own expertise.

You will have experience of advising on data protection and information law matters relating to regulatory decision-making including practical experience of dealing with subject access and other data subject rights, and Freedom of Information requests. You will also have experience of producing and/or managing the production of clear and accessible policy and guidance document.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the development of a new team providing support to the wider organisation in taking effective, efficient and robust decisions and handling personal data in compliance with our data protection obligations.

Job Title: Head of Information Management

Location: Hybrid (4 days per month in London Office)

Annual Salary: £77,000 - £85,000

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Line management of the Data Protection Manager, Knowledge Manager, and Policy and Guidance Manager (Regulatory Decisions), providing guidance and support and facilitating personal development

• Lead, in collaboration with the wider organisation's Data Protection Officer, on all necessary arrangements for the organisation's compliance with the UK GDPR/DPA including providing training, relevant policies and guidance and expert advice on issues arising

• Manage all Subject Access, data subject rights and Freedom of Information Requests arising from the work of the regulatory departments (including handling any associated complaints that arise), requesting legal advice from the Legal team where necessary.

• Remain abreast of changes and developments in Information Law and associated caselaw and legislation including advising the organisation on implications arising from such changes or developments

• Recruit and build a new Policy and Guidance unit to ensure the development and management of a complete set of clear, accessible, up to date policy and guidance documents to support regulatory decision making and empower regulatory teams to make sound, consistent and timely decisions.

• Lead or contribute to department and organisation wide projects and programmes and provide opportunities for members of teams to contribute to projects and programmes.

• Recruit and build a new Knowledge Management unit and lead on ensuring the delivery of effective and high-quality knowledge sharing to support the work of the regulatory decision-making teams

Person Specification

• Extensive leadership and team management experience, advising staff, senior managers and other leaders on data protection and information matters

• Wide experience of dealing with subject access and other data subject rights, and Freedom of Information requests in accordance with the UK GDPR, Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts

• Experience of producing and/or managing the production of clear and accessible policy and guidance documents

• Excellent and practical understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion requirements including impact assessments

• Highly organise with strong analytical skills and commitment and ability to promote and be a role model for the organisation

• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly both orally and in writing

Please contact to find out more information regarding this fantastic opportunity for a Head of Information Management.

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