Job Description

Role: Quality and Compliance Officer Contract: Permanent Salary: Flexible - this role can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis Travel: Remote with occasional travel to the officeiO Associates is supporting a leading healthcare technology company in their search for a Quality and Compliance Officer.This forward-thinking company has spent over a decade developing innovative digital solutions that empower clinical teams and enhance patient experiences across a range of NHS and community services. Their products are trusted by healthcare organisations nationwide.As Quality & Compliance Officer, you'll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the organisation's Quality Management and Information Security systems.Key ResponsibilitiesYou'll lead on compliance activities across ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT), while also supporting the company's journey toward ISO 9001 accreditation. Acting as the company's Data Protection Officer (DPO), you'll oversee GDPR and data protection compliance, ensuring the business continues to meet rigorous external and regulatory standards.This is a hands-on and varied position, well-suited to someone who thrives on structure, enjoys continuous improvement, and takes pride in ensuring best practice across data protection, information governance and quality assurance.Required SkillsA strong understanding of information governance and data protection within healthcare or HealthTechExperience managing or supporting compliance across ISO 27001, GDPR and Cyber EssentialsExperience acting or supporting as a Data Protection Officer (DPO), including GDPR compliance, DPIAs, SARs and data-governance practicesExcellent communication skills and attention to detailThe ability to work independently and manage multiple prioritiesDesirable: ISO 27001 or ISO 9001 Internal/Lead Auditor qualificationGDPR / Data Protection certification (e.g., BCS, CIPP/E, CIPM)Experience supporting ISO 9001 implementation or working in Agile environmentsWhat's in it for you?You'll be joining a purpose-driven company that genuinely values its people. They offer:Enhanced annual leave that increases with servicePrivate medical insurancePrivate healthcare optionsEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) for well-being supportProfessional development opportunities with ongoing trainingIf you have a strong understanding of information governance and data protection, are detail-driven and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!The role requires occasional travel to the East Midlands area, so please bear this in mind when submitting your application.

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