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Head of Information Governance, Compliance and Assurance (Maternity Cover)

University of Oxford - NDORMS, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Location: Oxford
Salary: £52,815 to £61,198 pa
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 16th October 2024
Closes: 28th October 2024
Job Ref: 175972

Applications are invited for the role of Head of Information Governance, Compliance and Assurance in the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS).

The role is full-time, available on a 7-month fixed-term basis, from February 2025 to the end of August 2025.

The principal responsibilities of the post are to ensure the department has adequate and effective processes in place to ensure it can comply with its legislative and regulatory obligations to contribute to the development and implementation of the assurance framework for the department, including financial and non-financial assurance, and to contribute to the department’s risk management.

This role will provide an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised individual with great interpersonal skills looking to take their next role in professional administrative services.

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits.

About the Role

You will play a significant role in relation to the compliance, assurance and risk management capability of a large University department. The portfolio is wide-ranging, and will provide an opportunity to gain an insight into compliance, assurance and risk management activities throughout the department, to contribute to the University’s ability to meet its statutory obligations in respect of compliance, assurance and risk management, and to take responsibility for important areas of work.

Reporting to the COO, you will work closely with the department’s academic leadership. You will engage positively with all staff groups and work in close collaboration with the Heads of the Operations of the department’s two research institutes, Heads of Function, the University’s Head of Assurance and Risk Management, and other University officers responsible for particular areas of compliance and assurance. The Head of Compliance and Assurance is a member of the COO’s senior management team and will be expected to provide strategic insights and recommendations for improvements to operations and services generally, as well as to contribute to the development of the department.

The role is also responsible for the oversight and delivery of all information governance matters, including governance, risk management and compliance elements of the department’s Information Security Strategy through creating information security policies, managing information security risk and reviewing information security arrangements. The role involves liaising with all levels of staff to establish and explain Information Governance policies and review current processes for compliance against these policies.

About You

An accounting, audit or governance, risk and compliance background is essential, as is excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience of preparing written documents and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. You will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, be able to work without close supervision, exercising independent judgement, responsibility and discretion, while working effectively within a wider team.

You will be able to handle a demanding and varied workload, managing your time and prioritising your work effectively and efficiently. You will be an enthusiastic and committed individual who welcomes the opportunity to engage in a range of activities and contribute effectively to a wider team, and is able to respond positively to new challenges.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mark McDermott, NDORMS’ Chief Operating Officer (mark.mcdermott@ndorms.ox.ac.uk).

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