Job overview

Welcome to Public Health Wales, the Welsh national public health agency, where we are working to achieve a healthier future for Wales.

Do you believe that the people of Wales should enjoy the highest quality public services? Do you have expert knowledge of GDPR? Are you passionate about privacy? If so, there is an exciting opportunity to further develop your skills and knowledge in the Information Governance Service within Public Health Wales NHS Trust.

The Information Governance Service exists to support the organisation to delivering high quality services across the whole agenda of public health, whilst processing the population’s personal data fairly, safely and lawfully in compliance with all relevant legislation. Due to increasing workloads, a vacancy has arisen for another Information Governance Manager to join the small team. The successful candidate will be an expert in the broad field of information governance with a strong understanding of the principles of information security and risk management.

Main duties of the job

You will be an inquisitive and highly organised individual, with a strong background in the UK data protection legislative framework, who is highly motivated and delivery focussed, and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Your previous experience will enable you to deal with the complex privacy and data protection challenges that the delivery of our new strategy will bring, as we move further into the technological and ethical challenges of concepts such as artificial intelligence. You will be comfortable dealing at all levels of a complex organisation, from Board to ‘shop floor’, and your expert knowledge of the legislation will allow you to present compelling and convincing arguments. 

Working under the direction of the Head of Information Governance, but with plenty of scope to work autonomously, you will be able to work to deadlines, be able to work on major projects with the ability to use your own initiative and judgment when required, operating effectively as part of a small and dedicated team.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

We are Public Health Wales – the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is ‘working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations. 

Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales.  Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. 

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion.  We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/