Interim Information Governance Administrator (Fixed Term Contract)

As an Information Governance Administrator, you will be the crucial first point of contact for information rights requests, freedom of information requests and other information governance and data protection-related matters such as data breaches investigation and recovery. You will understand how GDPR fits into the bigger picture and ambitions of the University. You will advise and guide individuals across the organisation on all aspects of the various information legislation.

Are you passionate about data protection? Do you want to develop a career in information governance in an organisation that transform people's lives? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and when not two days are the same? Do you have an ability to find simple practical solution to complex problems?, You will have strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to build and maintain strong professional relationships to help promote the information governance ethos across the University. You will support with training colleagues and actively promote best practice to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations., We welcome professionals ideally with some experience in data protection and/or data management from any sector so long as you are keen to learn about data protection in a university environment that embraces both research and teaching.

For this role, the challenge is combining technical knowledge with a very human approach. You need to communicate technical things in a way that interests people working in different levels and different areas., Administrative experience in a busy office environment with the ability to independently manage and meet many conflicting deadlines and work under pressure.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and understanding of the relevant data protection legislation, other information governance requirements, information security standards, ICO guidance and records management.
A-level, graduate or equivalent in data protection, information governance, administrative, record management, paralegal or be working toward this., Disability Confident
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Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University's redeployment pool.