Every day, people across Scotland are adjusting to life following a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, after
experiencing a stroke or dealing with Long Covid. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland's
leading health charity, we're working to ensure there is No Life Half Lived, and you could play a vital role
in making that happen.
We provide a range of services, notably through our Community Healthcare Support Service, which delivers supported
self-management and recovery services across Scotland.
By joining CHSS as Data Governance Lead, you’ll have a real opportunity to help people move beyond simply surviving,
towards managing their health, regaining confidence and independence and connecting with their communities.
About the Role
As our Data Governance Lead, you’ll play a key role in helping CHSS manage and use data responsibly, ensuring the
people we support, volunteers and colleagues can trust us with their information.
Working across the organisation, you’ll lead the day-to-day delivery of our data governance and data protection
activities, including UK GDPR compliance, DPIAs, data sharing, consent, information assets, data quality and AI
governance. You’ll also act as the main internal contact for our external Data Protection Officer and provide
clear, practical advice to colleagues on data protection and governance matters.
This is a great opportunity for someone with strong data protection or information governance experience who enjoys
turning complex requirements into practical solutions. You’ll help embed good governance into projects and
systems from the start, support colleagues to use data safely and confidently, and help CHSS continue to improve
how we manage and protect information across the organisation.
Why Join CHSS?
At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across
Scotland.
Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both
the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together.
We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their
careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people
changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is
a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.
What We Can Offer You
Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference every day. We offer:
- A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment
- Company pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Company sick pay scheme
- Employee wellbeing support
- Life assurance
For full range of our benefits, please see the Benefit Summary document attached to our advert.
Flexible Working
CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While
we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business
hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.
Safeguarding and Equality
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.
CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful
discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and aim to ensure that no
applicant, volunteer or colleague is treated unfairly because of their background or circumstances.