SAIL Information Governance Coordinator

Swansea University - Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

This role will provide administrative support to the Secure Anonymised Information Linkage (SAIL) Databank, a world-leading repository of anonymised, person-based data that enables population-scale health research. The SAIL Databank securely holds billions of records derived from multiple data sources representing the population of Wales.

The Information Governance Review Panel (IGRP) offers independent guidance and oversight on information governance policies, procedures, and processes within SAIL. The Panel reviews all proposals to access SAIL data, ensuring that they are appropriate and aligned with the public interest. It comprises representatives from a range of organisations and sectors.

The post-holder will coordinate the information governance review process for projects seeking access to SAIL data, as well as provide administrative support to the operation of the Panel. In addition, the role includes administering the SAIL user onboarding process, including the processing of account requests for data access.

The role requires excellent organisational and time management skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise effectively. The successful candidate will be able to work independently while also collaborating productively with colleagues across the team.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.