Senior Information Governance and Records Management Officer

This role sits within the Information Governance team, in the Practice and Compliance division. It is a home-based role with occasional travel to a Society office for wider departmental meetings. It will be a fixed term contract for 18 months. 

The Information Governance team are the champions of Data Protection and Information Governance within Alzheimer's Society. The team’s key objective is to enable all areas to use information appropriately whilst achieving the Society’s overall aim of creating a world without dementia.

The Senior Information Governance and Records Management Officer role is an exciting opportunity for the role-holder to develop and implement a process framework, standards and procedures for the management of organisational records (hard copy and electronic) in compliance with applicable legislation and standards - helping the Information Governance team to establish a culture of effective records management and support the Society in measuring and maintaining the quality of its records.

The role-holder will also support the Information Governance team with other matters including handling personal data breaches, conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments, undertaking Due Diligence on new suppliers, reviewing contracts, managing rights requests, as well as developing, delivering and maintaining learning resources for Society colleagues.

Queries and advice requests on records management and information governance will be from across the Society and could be in relation to service delivery, fundraising, IT or employment matters.

About you

We are looking for a highly skilled, experienced and motivated individual looking for a fresh challenge and wishing to make a real difference to the lives of people affected by dementia.

You will have an expert understanding and experience of creating records management policies and processes and how to successfully embed them into working practices for. You will also have experience of working in an information governance / data protection advisory role providing expert data protection advice across multiple elements including Data Protection Impact Assessments, personal data breaches and subject access requests. 

Working in a fast paced and responsive environment, you will possess good time management and problem-solving skills. Good communication skills are a must as you will be engaging with colleagues at all levels across the Society. With your strong attention to detail, pro-active nature and ability to build successful relationships, you will quickly establish yourself as a key member of our team.

Industry recognised qualifications such as Practitioner Certificates in Records Management and in Data Protection, IAPP CIPP/E, CIPP/T or CIPM are preferable but not essential.

Interviews will be held week commencing 29th September 2025 and will include an assessment. Information about the assessment will be sent to candidates with the invitation to interview.

What you’ll focus on:

• Information Governance team activities including handling data breaches, completing Data Protection Impact Assessments, undertaking supplier Due Diligence, managing rights requests and responding to queries
• Updating and implementing changes to Information Classification levels for Society records
• Creating and implementing a suitable naming convention procedure for Society records
• Partnering with our Technology Directorate on the requirements regarding automated records management technical controls
• Developing and delivering relevant training and awareness content on various topics

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.  

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. 

Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people. 

Our hiring process

During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply.  Please also contact Alzheimer’s Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.

We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.

We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level.

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Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society. 

You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it’s like to be an employee at the Society.