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- Area of work: Corporate Services - Governance & Assurance
- Contract type: Permanent
- Employment type: Full-time (35 hours per week)
- Salary: From £55,000 (depending on experience)
- Location: London (Hybrid)
- Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays
- Other benefits include: Pension scheme, employee assistance programme, flexible working, learning and development opportunities
- Closing date: Tuesday 17th February 2026
Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Information Governance and Data Protection professional to take on a pivotal role within a respected UK organisation. As the organisation's Governance Assurance Manager, you will serve as the strategic lead for information governance, data protection, information security, and statutory compliance.
The role includes acting as the organisation's independent Data Protection Officer (DPO), reporting directly to senior leadership and providing expert guidance on GDPR compliance, data protection risks, FOI obligations, and information governance best practice.
Working as part of the Governance & Assurance function, you will play a central role in maintaining high standards of accountability, transparency, and information security. You'll collaborate with teams across the organisation, including IT, senior leadership, internal audit, and regulatory partners, to ensure compliance frameworks are robust, effective, and well-understood by staff.
This is a great opportunity for someone who brings hands-on GDPR expertise, strong FOI/SAR experience, and confidence advising at senior level
Key Responsibilities - Lead the organisation's Information Governance (IG) strategy, ensuring adherence to legislative, Regulatory, and policy requirements.
- Provide authoritative advice to Senior leaders on GDPR, FOI, records management, and IG-related compliance matters.
- Develop, maintain, and oversee IG, data protection, information security, FOI, and records management policies.
- Act as the organisation's Data Protection Officer, including monitoring GDPR compliance, advising on DPIAs, and serving as point of contact for the ICO and data subjects.
- Manage FOI and Subject Access Request (SAR) processes, ensuring timely and compliant responses.
- Oversee the publication scheme, retention schedules, and governance documentation.
- Investigate information security or data protection incidents and lead improvement activity following breaches.
- Work closely with IT to ensure technical information security controls align with policy and regulatory requirements.
- Deliver organisation-wide IG/IS training, including both general awareness and specialist sessions.
- Conduct internal audits, monitor compliance activity, and support statutory reporting to the ICO.
- Collaborate with external and internal stakeholders including internal audit, senior leadership committees, and partner regulators.
- Lead on information-sharing agreements and memorandums of understanding.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
- Recognised data protection qualification (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM, BCS DPO Certification).
- Expert knowledge of GDPR, information governance, and data protection legislation.
- Demonstrable experience managing FOI and Subject Access Requests (SARs).
- Significant experience advising senior leaders and committees on IG/DPA matters.
- Strong knowledge of records management principles, retention schedules, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience designing and delivering IG/IS training to diverse audiences.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing for senior stakeholders.
- Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and assess organisational impact.
Desirable
- Experience in a regulatory, health, or professional services environment.
- Understanding of the pharmacy or wider healthcare sector.
Who This Role Would Suit
- Someone with strong hands-on GDPR and FOI experience who enjoys applying practical compliance expertise.
- A confident communicator who can operate independently as an organisational DPO and provide authoritative advice at senior levels.
- A proactive professional with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to strengthening governance, information security, and assurance processes.
- An individual who thrives in a role with both strategic responsibility and operational delivery.
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About Ally Pally
As a charity we are committed to safeguarding our heritage while continually evolving our offer to meet the needs of today's audiences and communities. We are at a pivotal moment in our journey with our 10-year vision A Sustainable Home for All That We Do sets out an ambitious future; enabling everyone to experience inspirational culture, world-class entertainment, unique heritage and restorative green space
About The Role
The Governance Manager is a trusted advisor to the Board of Trustees and the Executive Leadership Team on all governance matters.
The post holder will manage the day-to-day administration of governance functions.
Essential
- Board and Executive Team administrative support
- Ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
- Lead the design of the governance framework, policies and procedures
- Coordinate Trustee recruitment, appointment and inductions
- Coordinate risk management systems and reporting frameworks
- Oversee compliance with UK GDPR and Data Protection Legislation
- Maintain all statutory records, registers and governance documentation
- Collate and track organisational performance against KPIs
For further details including how to apply please see the JOB PACK on Alexandra Palace's careers page
The deadline for applications is 5pm Tuesday 17 February
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our mission is: To repair, restore and maintain the park and palace for the recreation and enjoyment of the public forever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Dig Deep is an award-winning international development charity working to secure clean water, safe sanitation and good hygiene for the one million people of Bomet County, Kenya - half of whom are children.
This is a new position, created at a pivotal moment for the charity. Over the last year, the combined turnover of Dig Deep and our trading subsidiary (Dig Deep Challenges) has grown by over 50%. Our impact, our partnerships and our responsibilities have grown with it. To sustain this progress well, we now need dedicated leadership across international finance and governance.
The Finance & Governance Manager will play a central role in making this work possible. By ensuring strong financial management, robust governance and clear reporting, you will help ensure every pound & Kenyan shilling is used well and every decision is well-informed.
This role is home-based and open to candidates living in the UK. You will work closely with colleagues across the UK and Kenya, with monthly travel for team meetings in the UK and occasional travel to our Kenyan office.
If you care about impact, value rigour, and want your work to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
ROLE SUMMARY
Organisation: Dig Deep (Africa)
Role: Finance & Governance Manager
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Key responsibilities:
- International Finance: Day-to-day international financial management of the charity and trading arm, incl. procurement, timely payment of invoices and production of management accounts
- International Governance: ensuring all statutory returns and other critical governance deadlines are met and internal governance procedures are adhered to
- Business Intelligence: developing and producing financial reports for staff leadership team and trustees
- Act as Secretary to the Board: ensure the smooth scheduling and preparation of regular board meetings
- CRM & Data Protection: Maintaining/developing CRM and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations
Contract type:
- Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
- Permanent
Salary and benefits:
- £40,000-45,000 per annum
- Mentoring, coaching and professional development support available from highly experienced trustee finance & governance committee & staff team
- 33 days annual leave (incl. Bank holidays)
- Home working with flexible hours
Location:
- Home working in UK
- Travel required once per month for team meetings in Sheffield/across Midlands/London (expenses paid)
- Possible travel required to East Africa on exceptional basis (approx. once every 2 years)
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- At least 3 years of experience in finance, governance, or a closely related role
- Experience managing day-to-day financial processes, including payments, procurement and reporting
- Good understanding of governance requirements, statutory returns and board processes
- Experience producing clear financial reports for senior staff and directors
- Experience of managing audits
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Confidence managing systems, records and sensitive data
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a home-based role
- Alignment with Dig Deep’s values and commitment to ethical practice
Desirable
- Experience of working with QuickBooks
- Experience of multi-currency accounting
- Experience working in the charity or international development sector
- Experience supporting or acting as secretary to a board or committee
- Familiarity with CRM systems and data protection compliance
- Experience working across multiple countries or jurisdictions
- Experience supporting a growing organisation through a period of change
HOW TO APPLY
We encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages and ethnicities. If you think you could be a valuable asset to Dig Deep but are unsure about your suitability, or have any other questions, please contact us.
To apply, please attach a one-page cover letter and CV (max two sides) before 17.00 on Wednesday, 4th March 2026
First round Zoom interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 16th March 2026
Second round in-person interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 23rd March 2026
To apply, please submit a one-page cover letter and CV (max two sides) before 17.00 on Wednesday, 4th March 2026
First round Zoom interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 16th March 2026
Second round in-person interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 23rd March 2026
