Average Information Manager salary in the UK

Job Title: Information Manager (18 Months Fixed Term) Location: Basildon Salary: £37,339 - £44,962 per annum Job Type: Full-time, 18 Month Fixed Term Contract SYNLAB UK & Ireland collaborates closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers, and clinical researchers to deliver comprehensive pathology services. We foster an inclusive and diverse workplace, recognising that a high-performing workforce is built on mutual respect and continuous professional development. Our open and collaborative culture ensures that employees at all levels are supported in their growth, with opportunities for learning, coaching, and career progression. The Role: As an Information Manager, you will play a key role in maximising the value of data within our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and associated systems. By analysing and reporting on this data, you will support both the operational and clinical functions of the laboratory, ultimately improving patient care for our partner hospitals and organisations. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to a wide range of stakeholders, from senior healthcare professionals and non-clinical managers to those with limited technical expertise. You will fully utilise our reporting database, Path Manager, to deliver insightful reports and analyses that inform decision-making across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Information Reporting & Leadership: Lead the Information Reporting function, ensuring stakeholders have timely access to high-quality management information.Develop and deliver insights from LIMS data to senior managers, laboratory leads, hospital consultants, and external parties.Champion the use of LIMS data, promoting its development and utilisation across the organisation. Compliance & Data Delivery Ensure contractual, statutory, and compliance reporting requirements are met, delivering accurate data within agreed deadlines.Generate ad-hoc and regular statistical reports from Path Manager.Create bespoke reports and address data queries from consultants and healthcare practitioners. Stakeholder Collaboration Work directly with clinicians to understand and define their reporting needs, providing tailored reporting services.Engage with laboratory and operational staff to ensure data is used effectively for clinical and research purposes. Innovation & Quality Enhance the content, presentation, timeliness, data quality, and accuracy of Path Manager reports.Lead continuous training and development initiatives, promoting innovative data utilisation. System Management & Development Participate in product and application user groups, representing iPP and driving user requirement development.Develop Path Manager training materials for all user groups, including clinicians, to improve LIMS data utilisation.Support new customer onboarding by managing reporting requirements.Oversee system upgrades, roll-outs, and lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for patches and new software.Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Path Manager and document solutions within the Quality Management System (Q-Pulse).Liaise with suppliers for technical support. Operational & Regulatory Compliance Maintain a strong commercial and customer-focused approach to information services.Manage staff effectively, ensuring operational efficiency.Report incidents and adverse events to senior management.Ensure LIMS systems comply with ISO 15189:2022 standards and other regulatory requirements. Qualifications & Experience: Essential: A-Level or Degree equivalent qualification with IT/Statistical experience.Strong working knowledge of information retrieval, reporting, and training.Experience designing information solutions for clinical and operational managers.Knowledge of Path Manager or similar laboratory reporting systems.Project management experience.Experience working in healthcare, diagnostics, or pathology services.Experience working in a laboratory environment. Desirable: Experience with Path Manager.Knowledge of data warehouse technology and data visualisation tools.Experience in the commercial health sector.Knowledge of the local health economy. Why Join Us? At SYNLAB UK & Ireland, we recognise that our staff are essential to our mission of making a positive impact on healthcare. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and career progression. Our leadership team actively engages with employees, ensuring an open and transparent working environment where feedback is valued. Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of applying, please assume your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Information Manager, Data Manager, Data Analyst, Information Analyst, IT Manager, Information Reporting, IT Project Manager, Project Manager may also be considered for this role.

Castlefield Recruitment are exclusively working with a Housing association in Greater Manchester who are recruiting for an Information Governance Officer on a 9 month fixed-term basis. The organisation offers hybrid working, a salary of between £33,000 and £36,000pa and a range of exceptional benefits. The role is suited to a candidate who is pro-active, ambitious, and hard-working that has experience of the day-to-day management of the Information Governance function to ensure compliance with GDPR and Data Protection legislation. Role: Provide a high-quality support service to enable an effective Information Governance service across the Trust, which includes Information Governance and Data Protection legislation and standardsA continuous service review and implementation of new standards, policies, and practices across the TrustSupport the Trust in ensuring its activities are compliant with Data Protection legislation and IG StandardsContribute to the effective implementation and monitoring of IG Framework, Information Governance KPIs, and the wider Information Governance plan Person: Extensive background in an Information Governance support role, specific hands-on experience of the full IG and DP processesExperience in working in a large, complex, multi-site IG environmentProven knowledge and experience of leading a customer focused IG support teamA self-motivated and inquisitive individual who thrives on changeComfortable with a high level of autonomy and potential uncertaintyExperienced in stakeholder management up to board level For more information send a copy of your most recent CV to: governance@ castlefeildrecruitment. com

My client is a government-owned institution currently recruiting for a governance opportunity suitable for candidates with information and data protection experience. Based in an office located very close to Sheffield train station and with only 2 days a week required in the office, this role is an excellent opportunity for those with a passion and interest in information management and good data protection practice.A typical day in this role can include working on various information/data protection projects, developing & giving training, managing complex Freedom of Information requests, researching on horizon scanning, researching and understanding developments on information law cases, pulling information together for the publishing of reports and advising on/providing guidance to various stakeholders within different areas of the business.Candidates will need a good working knowledge of data protection, information management/risk and records management. Candidates with experience and/or qualifications in risk management and compliance would be of particular interest for this role.Providing opportunities for personal development and progression is a fundamental part of my client's culture along with a commitment to succession planning, so this is the perfect environment for someone with the drive and hunger to build a long-lasting career and work in a business-critical role. My client is also very focused on utilising and adapting new technologies to assist staff in completing their work and servicing business needs.For further information about this unique opportunity please contact Samuel Higgins at Hays Legal ( /). Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk