Our client is in the Technology space and is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide full support to the Chief Operating Officer, delivering key business administration.The role is based in THEALE, RG7 in Berkshire and you will be required to be in the office. Key Responsibilities: Manage calendars, meetings, and travel for the COO. Acting as first point of contact for the COO Prepare documents, reports, and presentations. Support HR, Legal, Marketing, and event coordination. Maintaining shareholder database Handle calls, liaise with teams, and assist with IT/mobile asset management. What We're Looking For: Strong organisational and communication skills. Previous PA / EA experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ability to multitask and work proactively. Why Apply?Be part of a dynamic team, supporting senior leadership and contributing to exciting projects and events. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Our client is in the Technology space and is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide full support to the Chief Operating Officer, delivering key business administration.The role is based in THEALE, RG7 in Berkshire and you will be required to be in the office. Key Responsibilities: Manage calendars, meetings, and travel for the COO. Acting as first point of contact for the COO Prepare documents, reports, and presentations. Support HR, Legal, Marketing, and event coordination. Maintaining shareholder database Handle calls, liaise with teams, and assist with IT/mobile asset management. What We're Looking For: Strong organisational and communication skills. Previous PA / EA experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ability to multitask and work proactively. Why Apply?Be part of a dynamic team, supporting senior leadership and contributing to exciting projects and events. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Gloucestershire County Council
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Youth Justice Case Responsible Officer This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 Hours per Week: 37.00 Contract Type: Fixed term and permanent Duration: 12 months for the fixed term Closing Date: 07/12/2025 Job Requisition Number: 12638 This post is open to job share We are currently recruting for two Youth Justice Worker to join our Gloucestershire Youth Justice team on a fixed term contract and permanent basis. About us For all your hard work, you will receive the following: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum subject to experience flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave pro rata family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme cycle to work scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children's Services have been officially judged as ' Good' with 'Outstanding' elements . Ofsted also said 'Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.'This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce.We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About our teams At Gloucestershire YJS, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our vision is to build a county where children on the edge of or within the youth justice system receive the right support at the right time-without stigma-so they can grow up healthy, resilient, and connected to nurturing communities where they can reach their potential. We want a youth justice system that is fair and inclusive, reduces social disadvantage, and ensures that victims of crime, and the communities of Gloucestershire feel supported and safe. As a multi-disciplinary service, the YJS endeavours to deliver high-quality support to children through the operationalisation of the 'Child First' framework', one that recognises each child's stories, needs and unique strengths, and provides interventions that are constructive, future-focused, empowering children to move forward with a positive identity. About you Working within a challenging youth justice landscape, we're looking for resilient, skilled, and compassionate professionals who are committed to making a real difference You will be joining an authority with a strong set of values that underpin the work we do: Accountability, Empowerment, Excellence, Integrity and Respect. As a Youth Justice Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and families through complex challenges. You'll work collaboratively with professionals across health, education, police, and social care to deliver tailored interventions that reduce offending and promote positive identity development. You will ensure that we keep children at the heart of our assessments, interventions and decision making so that they, and their families, receive coordinated and appropriate support in order to create safer communities with fewer victims. This will involve: managing a caseload of children involved in the youth justice system, often facing multiple and complex needs, in accordance with national and local standards conducting assessments using Youth Justice Board (YJB) approved tools to understand offending, risk, safety, and wellbeing; taking necessary measures to ensure that welfare needs are dealt with effectively and public protection considerations are appropriately managed ensuring that victims' voices are considered and their views reflected in restorative approaches with children and families collaborating with children and families to create bespoke, evidence-based, intervention plans to address all areas of need, delivering direct work and regularly reviewing plans and interventions to ensure their suitability and effectiveness attendance at Youth Magistrates and Crown Court, preparing and presenting verbal and written reports to support bail and sentence planning support children in custody and facilitate effective resettlement into the community The ideal applicant will have significant experience of working directly with vulnerable children, young people and families, a strong understanding of the complex issues that affect children and in the youth justice system, knowledge of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches, experience of multi-agency working and collaborative planning. To be successful for the post we also need you to have: graduate or equivalent professional qualification (Social Care, Education, Youth Work, Criminal Justice, Health) a full driving licence and willingness to drive DBS clearance Interview date is set for 15th and 16th December 2025. If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Please note we may close the advert a week early depending on the amount of applications we recieve. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- Youth Justice Job Profile This position is subject to a DBS check.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Youth Justice Case Responsible Officer This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 Hours per Week: 37.00 Contract Type: Fixed term and permanent Duration: 12 months for the fixed term Closing Date: 07/12/2025 Job Requisition Number: 12638 This post is open to job share We are currently recruting for two Youth Justice Worker to join our Gloucestershire Youth Justice team on a fixed term contract and permanent basis. About us For all your hard work, you will receive the following: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum subject to experience flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave pro rata family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme cycle to work scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children's Services have been officially judged as ' Good' with 'Outstanding' elements . Ofsted also said 'Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.'This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce.We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About our teams At Gloucestershire YJS, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our vision is to build a county where children on the edge of or within the youth justice system receive the right support at the right time-without stigma-so they can grow up healthy, resilient, and connected to nurturing communities where they can reach their potential. We want a youth justice system that is fair and inclusive, reduces social disadvantage, and ensures that victims of crime, and the communities of Gloucestershire feel supported and safe. As a multi-disciplinary service, the YJS endeavours to deliver high-quality support to children through the operationalisation of the 'Child First' framework', one that recognises each child's stories, needs and unique strengths, and provides interventions that are constructive, future-focused, empowering children to move forward with a positive identity. About you Working within a challenging youth justice landscape, we're looking for resilient, skilled, and compassionate professionals who are committed to making a real difference You will be joining an authority with a strong set of values that underpin the work we do: Accountability, Empowerment, Excellence, Integrity and Respect. As a Youth Justice Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and families through complex challenges. You'll work collaboratively with professionals across health, education, police, and social care to deliver tailored interventions that reduce offending and promote positive identity development. You will ensure that we keep children at the heart of our assessments, interventions and decision making so that they, and their families, receive coordinated and appropriate support in order to create safer communities with fewer victims. This will involve: managing a caseload of children involved in the youth justice system, often facing multiple and complex needs, in accordance with national and local standards conducting assessments using Youth Justice Board (YJB) approved tools to understand offending, risk, safety, and wellbeing; taking necessary measures to ensure that welfare needs are dealt with effectively and public protection considerations are appropriately managed ensuring that victims' voices are considered and their views reflected in restorative approaches with children and families collaborating with children and families to create bespoke, evidence-based, intervention plans to address all areas of need, delivering direct work and regularly reviewing plans and interventions to ensure their suitability and effectiveness attendance at Youth Magistrates and Crown Court, preparing and presenting verbal and written reports to support bail and sentence planning support children in custody and facilitate effective resettlement into the community The ideal applicant will have significant experience of working directly with vulnerable children, young people and families, a strong understanding of the complex issues that affect children and in the youth justice system, knowledge of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches, experience of multi-agency working and collaborative planning. To be successful for the post we also need you to have: graduate or equivalent professional qualification (Social Care, Education, Youth Work, Criminal Justice, Health) a full driving licence and willingness to drive DBS clearance Interview date is set for 15th and 16th December 2025. If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Please note we may close the advert a week early depending on the amount of applications we recieve. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- Youth Justice Job Profile This position is subject to a DBS check.
About us: Kings has over 34,000 students from over 150 countries studying in person and online, and has over 12,000 employees. King s academics are members of 9 Faculties, based on 5 campuses in central and SE London. Together the King s community delivers a comprehensive portfolio of outstanding and impactful research and education in close partnership with the vibrant arts and culture ecosystem across London along with other universities and partners across the globe. We are ranked 31st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026) and 36th in the world (Times Higher Education World Rankings 2025). King's College London offers an intellectually stimulating environment in which to work, where staff are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and learning in the service of society. We are a multi-Faculty institution, providing high-quality education, research and innovation across the humanities, sciences, medicine, law, dentistry, and social sciences. King s vision is to make the world a better place through world-leading education, research and service to society. King s provides world-class education which enables students to become rounded critical thinkers, set up for success and with the character and wisdom to strive for social change. Through enquiry-driven research, King's delivers transformative insights and solutions that have the power to advance and accelerate global progress. Working closely with the Chair of Council, Lord Stevens of Birmingham, and the Vice-Chancellor & President, Professor Shitij Kapur, the University Secretary & Director of Assurance, Dr Sin ad Critchley, leads the Office of the Chairman and College Secretariat (OCCS). The Office comprises three key teams: Governance, Legal Services, and Audit and Assurance, each with a senior management lead. Collectively, OCCS is responsible for the effective running of governance across King s, serving Council and its committees, supporting the Chair and Vice-Chancellor & President as a trusted advisor and a link between the non-executive and executive functions of the University, building assurance and compliance networks across King s, supporting and contributing to strategic direction and ensuring compliance across a wide range of statutory, regulatory and policy requirements. Through the legal services team, OCCS oversees relevant activities governed by European/international legislation and contracts as well as specific agreements with partner establishments. The Information Compliance team and the Corporate Records Management team are led by the DPO, as part of the wider Audit and Assurance team. The IC team handle enquiries received by the university under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Data Protection Act 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation, and the Environmental Information Regulations, and provide expert information, advice and training on a comprehensive range of information compliance issues. The Corporate Records Management team supports the efficient management of university records in accordance with legal and business record keeping requirements. About the role: The post holder leads on the university s information governance strategy, including the development of university policy and strategy relating to freedom of information, data protection, records management, data governance and information security. In discharging these responsibilities, the DPO will manage and develop a team of specialists and provide oversight of Data Protection, Records Management, Freedom of Information and e-privacy regulation arrangements. They will shape the strategy, planning, policies, processes and improvement initiatives of the University in respect to these areas. The DPO will lead across departmental boundaries to provide assurance over compliance with the university s legal, regulatory and compliance obligations, and will provide specialist advice and support to senior committees and officers of the university, as well as managing key external relationships. The primary focus of this role is to ensure the University s compliance with relevant data protection legislation and regulations, and to provide advice and guidance on all matters relating to data protection. The Data Protection Officer will evaluate and address risk relating to privacy and data protection across the organisation and work collaboratively with colleagues, particularly those working on data governance, information security and Freedom of Information, to embed risk mitigation in our policies and procedures. The Data Protection Officer will also lead investigations into potential or actual data breaches, serving as the key contact with the ICO. This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract. About you: To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Educated to degree level in a relevant field or equivalent qualification or experience A postgraduate or professional qualification in a relevant area, for example, Data Protection practitioner, legal qualification Extensive knowledge and application of the relevant data protection legislation, information security standards and ICO guidance, data sharing agreements, privacy, consent and data management including trans- border data flows Experience in leading and managing major incidents involving multiple systems and departments including the co-ordination of reporting to senior stakeholders and external regulators Demonstrable evidence of negotiation, influencing and communication skills, giving the post-holder the ability to deal confidently and diplomatically with a range of people at all levels both internally and externally Excellent organisational and administrative skills; the ability to use initiative and effectively organise own workload and that of the team, to balance competing priorities, remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines. Systematic in approach to tasks, with attention to detail Experience of successfully managing staff, with well-developed leadership skills and a clear passion for developing motivated staff and strong teams Desirable criteria Significant experience of working in a Data Protection leadership role in the HE or wider public sector Cognisant of the challenges and strategic issues facing higher education Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information: We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ' How we Recruit ' pages. Grade and Salary: £65,091 - £74,613 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 131485 Close Date: 07-Dec-2025 Contact Person: Linda Costello Contact Details:
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
About us: Kings has over 34,000 students from over 150 countries studying in person and online, and has over 12,000 employees. King s academics are members of 9 Faculties, based on 5 campuses in central and SE London. Together the King s community delivers a comprehensive portfolio of outstanding and impactful research and education in close partnership with the vibrant arts and culture ecosystem across London along with other universities and partners across the globe. We are ranked 31st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026) and 36th in the world (Times Higher Education World Rankings 2025). King's College London offers an intellectually stimulating environment in which to work, where staff are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and learning in the service of society. We are a multi-Faculty institution, providing high-quality education, research and innovation across the humanities, sciences, medicine, law, dentistry, and social sciences. King s vision is to make the world a better place through world-leading education, research and service to society. King s provides world-class education which enables students to become rounded critical thinkers, set up for success and with the character and wisdom to strive for social change. Through enquiry-driven research, King's delivers transformative insights and solutions that have the power to advance and accelerate global progress. Working closely with the Chair of Council, Lord Stevens of Birmingham, and the Vice-Chancellor & President, Professor Shitij Kapur, the University Secretary & Director of Assurance, Dr Sin ad Critchley, leads the Office of the Chairman and College Secretariat (OCCS). The Office comprises three key teams: Governance, Legal Services, and Audit and Assurance, each with a senior management lead. Collectively, OCCS is responsible for the effective running of governance across King s, serving Council and its committees, supporting the Chair and Vice-Chancellor & President as a trusted advisor and a link between the non-executive and executive functions of the University, building assurance and compliance networks across King s, supporting and contributing to strategic direction and ensuring compliance across a wide range of statutory, regulatory and policy requirements. Through the legal services team, OCCS oversees relevant activities governed by European/international legislation and contracts as well as specific agreements with partner establishments. The Information Compliance team and the Corporate Records Management team are led by the DPO, as part of the wider Audit and Assurance team. The IC team handle enquiries received by the university under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Data Protection Act 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation, and the Environmental Information Regulations, and provide expert information, advice and training on a comprehensive range of information compliance issues. The Corporate Records Management team supports the efficient management of university records in accordance with legal and business record keeping requirements. About the role: The post holder leads on the university s information governance strategy, including the development of university policy and strategy relating to freedom of information, data protection, records management, data governance and information security. In discharging these responsibilities, the DPO will manage and develop a team of specialists and provide oversight of Data Protection, Records Management, Freedom of Information and e-privacy regulation arrangements. They will shape the strategy, planning, policies, processes and improvement initiatives of the University in respect to these areas. The DPO will lead across departmental boundaries to provide assurance over compliance with the university s legal, regulatory and compliance obligations, and will provide specialist advice and support to senior committees and officers of the university, as well as managing key external relationships. The primary focus of this role is to ensure the University s compliance with relevant data protection legislation and regulations, and to provide advice and guidance on all matters relating to data protection. The Data Protection Officer will evaluate and address risk relating to privacy and data protection across the organisation and work collaboratively with colleagues, particularly those working on data governance, information security and Freedom of Information, to embed risk mitigation in our policies and procedures. The Data Protection Officer will also lead investigations into potential or actual data breaches, serving as the key contact with the ICO. This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract. About you: To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Educated to degree level in a relevant field or equivalent qualification or experience A postgraduate or professional qualification in a relevant area, for example, Data Protection practitioner, legal qualification Extensive knowledge and application of the relevant data protection legislation, information security standards and ICO guidance, data sharing agreements, privacy, consent and data management including trans- border data flows Experience in leading and managing major incidents involving multiple systems and departments including the co-ordination of reporting to senior stakeholders and external regulators Demonstrable evidence of negotiation, influencing and communication skills, giving the post-holder the ability to deal confidently and diplomatically with a range of people at all levels both internally and externally Excellent organisational and administrative skills; the ability to use initiative and effectively organise own workload and that of the team, to balance competing priorities, remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines. Systematic in approach to tasks, with attention to detail Experience of successfully managing staff, with well-developed leadership skills and a clear passion for developing motivated staff and strong teams Desirable criteria Significant experience of working in a Data Protection leadership role in the HE or wider public sector Cognisant of the challenges and strategic issues facing higher education Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information: We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ' How we Recruit ' pages. Grade and Salary: £65,091 - £74,613 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 131485 Close Date: 07-Dec-2025 Contact Person: Linda Costello Contact Details:
Information Governance Manager Overview IPSA is independent of Parliament and government. We make fair and impartial decisions about MPs pay, pensions and business costs and we provide effective regulation on behalf of the public. To support trust in democracy, we publish the data to provide public access to information about MPs pay, pensions and claims. In order to execute our responsibilities, we collect and process a variety of data, some of which are personal/sensitive and classified up to OFFICIAL: SENSITIVE. We must ensure that it s compliant with relevant data protection legislation and that our people are appropriately trained to handle this sensitive data. Our Information Governance team are at the forefront of this. They assist the Data Protection Officer (DPO) with data protection advice and guidance, together with appropriate records management and responses to Freedom of Information Act (FoIA) requests. The postholder will engage confidently and effectively across all of IPSA, as well as with external stakeholders. They will also deal with contact from the general public and the media. EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, 36 Hours per Week LOCATION: Hybrid United Kingdom (multiple locations) Northern Ireland Wales Scotland England London We're a fully hybrid organisation, with colleagues across all corners of the UK SALARY: £41,500 - £43,814 Salary increases as you develop in role and progress through our training and competency framework Duties Working together with the Information Governance team to ensure that FoIA requests and Data Subject Access requests are responded to within the statutory timeframe, including liaising with all areas of IPSA to obtain relevant information. Being a subject matter expert on Information Governance matters and providing advice and guidance across the organisation, in conjunction with the DPO. Conducting regular thematic reviews of Information Governance processes Providing expert advice and monitoring in relation to Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) in cases of new data processing arrangements, and providing support and guidance to colleagues with the completion of DPIAs, including regular updates and renewals. Responding to Information Governance incidents/breaches with expert advice, ensuring appropriate action is taken and that ICO reportable incidents are escalated to the DPO and SIRO appropriately Undertaking projects and providing guidance and support across IPSA to embed good records management practice and liaising with Information Asset Owners to develop and maintain the Information Asset Register. Participating in the development and delivery of Information Governance training and assisting with relevant Information Governance policies across IPSA. Assisting the DPO with other duties commensurate with the nature and level of responsibility of this role, as required, and deputise for the DPO where necessary. Leading and contributing to agreed cross-organisational projects and initiatives, taking ownership of autonomous pieces of work and collaborating with the DPO What we re looking for You ll be a highly experienced Information Governance professional with a genuine enthusiasm for information access rights and data compliance. You ll understand the kind of complex challenges faced by an organisation like IPSA in relation to the management of large quantities of data, and the importance of public transparency. You ll have a solid background processing information access requests and be adept at advising colleagues on legislation. In addition, you ll bring experience and understanding of drafting effective data sharing agreements which keep IPSA s data safe, and you ll be well versed in undertaking Data Protection Impact Assessments. You ll enjoy undertaking project work and reviews and contributing to reports for senior stakeholders. You ll maintain a keen interest in continuously developing your professional knowledge in the field. You ll be a highly effective communicator and strong team collaborator who appreciates the needs of colleagues, stakeholders and the public, and you ll communicate clearly and concisely and in a timely manner. Your eye for detail will enable you to solve problems across the full spectrum of Information Governance activities, and your co-operative approach will ensure that your team, and IPSA, feel both supported and involved in our data compliance. The experience and technical level required for the role, along with personal qualities, skills, attributes, and qualifications (where relevant) are listed below. Essential Proven experience operating at a similar level in a comparable public sector organisation (e.g. Information Governance Lead or Senior IG Officer). Proven experience in processing and reviewing responses to complex and contentious requests made in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Data Protection Act 2018. Proven experience of undertaking data protection procedures, such as creating and reviewing data sharing agreements, investigating and assessing IG incident reports, and overseeing Data Protection Impact Assessments. Proven experience of development and application of records management policies (records audits, retention and disposal, etc.), plus a working understanding of current records management issues and principles of good practice. Working knowledge of public sector transparency, including publication schemes, and the adaptability to implement and adhere to changes to policy and procedure in an environment that is constantly developing. Proven experience of Information Governance project management and/or training provision, with proven ability to plan and organise workload and to manage time effectively to meet tight deadlines. High level of personal integrity, discretion and objective independence when dealing with sensitive or confidential matters. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide clear, accurate advice and guidance verbally and in writing, to colleagues, stakeholders, other organisations and the public. Desirable FoIA/DPA practitioner, or legal or records/archive management qualification (or equivalent). Experience contributing to reports for senior stakeholders. Salary progression We operate a training and competency framework which consists of three stages - learning, developing, qualified. At each stage, there is a set of criteria comprising the relevant knowledge, experience and behaviours that need to be achieved before progressing to the next stage of the framework and each of the stages are linked to pay progression. While the pace at which you may progress is specific to you, it is likely to take between 6 12 months to move through the learning and developing stages before being signed off as qualified. This framework provides colleagues a clear set of expectations to develop competence and confidence. Learning is the introduction to the team, processes and broader knowledge underpinning the role. Developing is about consolidating knowledge and putting it into practice. You can then progress to the final stage as Qualified , at this stage, you will have demonstrated the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to work independently and consistently deliver high quality work. Our commitment We re committed to creating an inclusive, vibrant community and to making IPSA a brilliant place to be. At the heart of our people philosophy is our promise to engage, enable, and empower every team member to deliver excellence, learn, and develop every day. Ensuring equality of opportunity is central to this. With diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and thinking IPSA will continue to operate as a high-performing organisation with a truly diverse and inclusive culture. That s why we encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, such as returning parents or carers who are returning from a career break, people who are LGBTQIA+, from Black, Asian, and other ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning differences or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different geographic regions and people from all socio-economic backgrounds, and any other under-represented groups in our workforce. Benefits Flexible working hours Work from home option Healthcare Retirement benefits Life Insurance Wellness programs Employee Assistance Programme Additional parental leave Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Paid emergency leave Extra holiday Professional development Mentoring/coaching Paid volunteer days
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Information Governance Manager Overview IPSA is independent of Parliament and government. We make fair and impartial decisions about MPs pay, pensions and business costs and we provide effective regulation on behalf of the public. To support trust in democracy, we publish the data to provide public access to information about MPs pay, pensions and claims. In order to execute our responsibilities, we collect and process a variety of data, some of which are personal/sensitive and classified up to OFFICIAL: SENSITIVE. We must ensure that it s compliant with relevant data protection legislation and that our people are appropriately trained to handle this sensitive data. Our Information Governance team are at the forefront of this. They assist the Data Protection Officer (DPO) with data protection advice and guidance, together with appropriate records management and responses to Freedom of Information Act (FoIA) requests. The postholder will engage confidently and effectively across all of IPSA, as well as with external stakeholders. They will also deal with contact from the general public and the media. EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, 36 Hours per Week LOCATION: Hybrid United Kingdom (multiple locations) Northern Ireland Wales Scotland England London We're a fully hybrid organisation, with colleagues across all corners of the UK SALARY: £41,500 - £43,814 Salary increases as you develop in role and progress through our training and competency framework Duties Working together with the Information Governance team to ensure that FoIA requests and Data Subject Access requests are responded to within the statutory timeframe, including liaising with all areas of IPSA to obtain relevant information. Being a subject matter expert on Information Governance matters and providing advice and guidance across the organisation, in conjunction with the DPO. Conducting regular thematic reviews of Information Governance processes Providing expert advice and monitoring in relation to Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) in cases of new data processing arrangements, and providing support and guidance to colleagues with the completion of DPIAs, including regular updates and renewals. Responding to Information Governance incidents/breaches with expert advice, ensuring appropriate action is taken and that ICO reportable incidents are escalated to the DPO and SIRO appropriately Undertaking projects and providing guidance and support across IPSA to embed good records management practice and liaising with Information Asset Owners to develop and maintain the Information Asset Register. Participating in the development and delivery of Information Governance training and assisting with relevant Information Governance policies across IPSA. Assisting the DPO with other duties commensurate with the nature and level of responsibility of this role, as required, and deputise for the DPO where necessary. Leading and contributing to agreed cross-organisational projects and initiatives, taking ownership of autonomous pieces of work and collaborating with the DPO What we re looking for You ll be a highly experienced Information Governance professional with a genuine enthusiasm for information access rights and data compliance. You ll understand the kind of complex challenges faced by an organisation like IPSA in relation to the management of large quantities of data, and the importance of public transparency. You ll have a solid background processing information access requests and be adept at advising colleagues on legislation. In addition, you ll bring experience and understanding of drafting effective data sharing agreements which keep IPSA s data safe, and you ll be well versed in undertaking Data Protection Impact Assessments. You ll enjoy undertaking project work and reviews and contributing to reports for senior stakeholders. You ll maintain a keen interest in continuously developing your professional knowledge in the field. You ll be a highly effective communicator and strong team collaborator who appreciates the needs of colleagues, stakeholders and the public, and you ll communicate clearly and concisely and in a timely manner. Your eye for detail will enable you to solve problems across the full spectrum of Information Governance activities, and your co-operative approach will ensure that your team, and IPSA, feel both supported and involved in our data compliance. The experience and technical level required for the role, along with personal qualities, skills, attributes, and qualifications (where relevant) are listed below. Essential Proven experience operating at a similar level in a comparable public sector organisation (e.g. Information Governance Lead or Senior IG Officer). Proven experience in processing and reviewing responses to complex and contentious requests made in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Data Protection Act 2018. Proven experience of undertaking data protection procedures, such as creating and reviewing data sharing agreements, investigating and assessing IG incident reports, and overseeing Data Protection Impact Assessments. Proven experience of development and application of records management policies (records audits, retention and disposal, etc.), plus a working understanding of current records management issues and principles of good practice. Working knowledge of public sector transparency, including publication schemes, and the adaptability to implement and adhere to changes to policy and procedure in an environment that is constantly developing. Proven experience of Information Governance project management and/or training provision, with proven ability to plan and organise workload and to manage time effectively to meet tight deadlines. High level of personal integrity, discretion and objective independence when dealing with sensitive or confidential matters. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide clear, accurate advice and guidance verbally and in writing, to colleagues, stakeholders, other organisations and the public. Desirable FoIA/DPA practitioner, or legal or records/archive management qualification (or equivalent). Experience contributing to reports for senior stakeholders. Salary progression We operate a training and competency framework which consists of three stages - learning, developing, qualified. At each stage, there is a set of criteria comprising the relevant knowledge, experience and behaviours that need to be achieved before progressing to the next stage of the framework and each of the stages are linked to pay progression. While the pace at which you may progress is specific to you, it is likely to take between 6 12 months to move through the learning and developing stages before being signed off as qualified. This framework provides colleagues a clear set of expectations to develop competence and confidence. Learning is the introduction to the team, processes and broader knowledge underpinning the role. Developing is about consolidating knowledge and putting it into practice. You can then progress to the final stage as Qualified , at this stage, you will have demonstrated the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to work independently and consistently deliver high quality work. Our commitment We re committed to creating an inclusive, vibrant community and to making IPSA a brilliant place to be. At the heart of our people philosophy is our promise to engage, enable, and empower every team member to deliver excellence, learn, and develop every day. Ensuring equality of opportunity is central to this. With diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and thinking IPSA will continue to operate as a high-performing organisation with a truly diverse and inclusive culture. That s why we encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, such as returning parents or carers who are returning from a career break, people who are LGBTQIA+, from Black, Asian, and other ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning differences or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different geographic regions and people from all socio-economic backgrounds, and any other under-represented groups in our workforce. Benefits Flexible working hours Work from home option Healthcare Retirement benefits Life Insurance Wellness programs Employee Assistance Programme Additional parental leave Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Paid emergency leave Extra holiday Professional development Mentoring/coaching Paid volunteer days
Chief Executive Officer - ECT Charity Location: London (Greenford / Ealing) with regular travel to Dorset, Cheshire and partner sites; minimum three days per week in office Salary: circa £80,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, full-time Are you ready to deliver a pragmatic financial reset, rebuild income and scale at the sector leading community transport organisation that delivers tangible impact across London, Dorset and Cheshire? About ECT Charity ECT Charity is a leading specialist community transport organisation enabling mobility and social inclusion across London, Dorset and Cheshire. We deliver essential door-to-door transport and influence sector policy with partners such as TfL and the GLA, including through the use of our pioneering CT Social Value Toolkit. Facing reduced statutory income, operations changes, lease negotiations and contract retendering, we need to stabilise cashflow and protect services. Significant opportunities include leveraging our network and resources to develop our training and consultancy, build strategic partnerships to generate earned income, and using Dorset as a demonstrator site to pilot sustainable, mission-aligned commercial models. Role priorities (first months) Deliver a sustainable financial model and restore reserves. Redesign operations for the new scale (depot footprint and operations strategy). Leverage our networks and resources to develop commercial opportunities (partnerships, training, consultancy). Rebuild business development capability and secure partnership income. Strengthen governance, compliance and staff retention. Who you are Senior leader with experience of multi-site operations or similar scale. Proven track record of financial turnaround, contract negotiation and estate management. Strong partnership, commercialisation and Board reporting skills. Commitment to inclusive leadership; willing to be office-based (min three days/week) and travel; driving licence preferred. (Desirable) Experience in community transport, social enterprise or productisation/licensing. Why ECT? Lead a sector-recognised charity with a marketable toolkit and immediate partnership routes. Combine financial rigour with mission-aligned commercial innovation. Shape ECT s recovery and long-term sustainability. For full details, please contact Jenny Hills via the apply button to request the full appointment brief that covers both the interim and permanent positions. How to apply (permanent) Email the address in the appointment brief with Permanent CEO ECT Charity in the subject line. Please attach an up-to-date CV and a Supporting Statement (max 2 x A4) demonstrating how you meet the Person Specification (in the appointment brief) and your interest. As you can read in the full appointment brief, we welcome applications for both the interim and permanent positions if you are interested in both roles. Please download and read the full brief for details. The deadline for applications for the interim position is 9am, Monday 8th December 2025 For an informal and confidential conversation contact Jenny Hills at the same address with suitable times. Closing date for applications Permanent CEO role: 9am, Monday 12th January 2026. As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Chief Executive Officer - ECT Charity Location: London (Greenford / Ealing) with regular travel to Dorset, Cheshire and partner sites; minimum three days per week in office Salary: circa £80,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, full-time Are you ready to deliver a pragmatic financial reset, rebuild income and scale at the sector leading community transport organisation that delivers tangible impact across London, Dorset and Cheshire? About ECT Charity ECT Charity is a leading specialist community transport organisation enabling mobility and social inclusion across London, Dorset and Cheshire. We deliver essential door-to-door transport and influence sector policy with partners such as TfL and the GLA, including through the use of our pioneering CT Social Value Toolkit. Facing reduced statutory income, operations changes, lease negotiations and contract retendering, we need to stabilise cashflow and protect services. Significant opportunities include leveraging our network and resources to develop our training and consultancy, build strategic partnerships to generate earned income, and using Dorset as a demonstrator site to pilot sustainable, mission-aligned commercial models. Role priorities (first months) Deliver a sustainable financial model and restore reserves. Redesign operations for the new scale (depot footprint and operations strategy). Leverage our networks and resources to develop commercial opportunities (partnerships, training, consultancy). Rebuild business development capability and secure partnership income. Strengthen governance, compliance and staff retention. Who you are Senior leader with experience of multi-site operations or similar scale. Proven track record of financial turnaround, contract negotiation and estate management. Strong partnership, commercialisation and Board reporting skills. Commitment to inclusive leadership; willing to be office-based (min three days/week) and travel; driving licence preferred. (Desirable) Experience in community transport, social enterprise or productisation/licensing. Why ECT? Lead a sector-recognised charity with a marketable toolkit and immediate partnership routes. Combine financial rigour with mission-aligned commercial innovation. Shape ECT s recovery and long-term sustainability. For full details, please contact Jenny Hills via the apply button to request the full appointment brief that covers both the interim and permanent positions. How to apply (permanent) Email the address in the appointment brief with Permanent CEO ECT Charity in the subject line. Please attach an up-to-date CV and a Supporting Statement (max 2 x A4) demonstrating how you meet the Person Specification (in the appointment brief) and your interest. As you can read in the full appointment brief, we welcome applications for both the interim and permanent positions if you are interested in both roles. Please download and read the full brief for details. The deadline for applications for the interim position is 9am, Monday 8th December 2025 For an informal and confidential conversation contact Jenny Hills at the same address with suitable times. Closing date for applications Permanent CEO role: 9am, Monday 12th January 2026. As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
