Information Governance Manager

Job description

Service: Governance and Legal Office

Full time, 1.0FTE

Closing date: 8th November 2026

Interview date: 19th November 2026 (In Person)

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Job Description

Job Description

Job title: Information Governance Manager

Reports to: Senior University Lawyer

Service: Governance and Legal Office

Grade: RU08

Main purpose of the job: Working as part of the Governance and Legal Office under the leadership of the Senior University Lawyer, the

Information Governance Manager will be responsible for a range of duties relating to data protection and

freedom of information. The post holder will be responsible for advising the Chief Operating Officer &

University Secretary in discharging their role as Data Protection Officer for the University, as well as acting as

Freedom of Information Officer, undertaking all duties as required under the relevant legislation and

University policies.

The post holder will be the internal and external point of contact for issues relating to data protection and

freedom of information and will be required to provide advice and guidance to a broad range of stakeholders.

The post holder will provide support, advice and guidance to ensure that the University is compliant with its

legal obligations in these areas, that appropriate training is completed, and efficient policies and procedures

are in place.

The post holder will also be responsible for co-ordinating the work of the Admissions Referral Board, which

considers University applicants who have declared relevant criminal convictions.

Main duties and responsibilities: 1. To monitor and support the University in ensuring the compliance with relevant data protection and

freedom of information legislation.

2. To act at the University's Freedom of Information Officer.

3. To provide general advice to staff in respect of data protection and freedom of information legislation

and procure specialist legal advice where required.

4. To manage the University's processes in relation to data subject rights access and personal data

breaches.

5. To act as the day-to-day institutional point of contact with the Information Commissioner's Office

(ICO).

6. To be responsible for the provision of adequate training for staff in respect of data protection.

7. To manage the University's consideration of relevant criminal convictions declared by students on

application.

8. To work with key departments to ensure that the principle of data protection by design is fully

embedded within University activities.

9. To undertake other duties as directed by the Senior University Lawyer or University Secretary.

Person Specification The Person Specification focuses on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required to undertake the role effectively. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria.

Requirements E/D Criteria

Education and Qualifications

Essential • Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Knowledge of data protection and freedom of information legislation or the ability to develop such

• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to resolve complex situations

• Knowledge of operating in a public sector environment

• The ability to draft robust policies, procedures and, with the appropriate training, data protection impact assessments

Work experience Essential • Experience transferrable to a role relating to information

governance, data protection, and/or freedom of information

Communication skills

Essential

• Strong written and verbal communication skills • The ability to present information clearly and concisely to a wide

range of stakeholders, including senior management • The ability to negotiate and influence within a complex institution

Other requirements Essential • There may be a requirement to work outside of usual office hours

when responding to data protection incidents

Additional Information • The appointment is offered on a permanent and Full-time basis immediately, subject to references

• The appointment is usually made at the bottom of the range. Where a candidate's current total remuneration already exceeds the bottom point, consideration will be given to the level of skills, experience and profile that the candidate is bringing to the role. The total remuneration of other staff doing the same or similar work within the department who have similar skills, experience and profile should also be taken into account.

• The University operates service-led hybrid working arrangements which may allow for 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home although peak times might require flexibility and any hybrid arrangement will be determined by the service and in agreement with the line manager.

• The annual leave entitlement is 30 days p.a., additionally there are 3 - 4 days for the University's operational efficiency initiatives at Christmas.

• Your normal hours of work will be between 35-40 hours per week, plus a lunch break of one hour each day, with a full professional commitment expected entailing working flexibly beyond core hours if required.

• The University of Roehampton is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Set in a beautiful 54-acre parkland campus, the University has an attractive range of benefits, and you can find out more about them here. In addition, Professional Services/Support staff on grades up to RU7, may access the Local Government Pension Scheme; and on grades RU7 and above may access The University's Defined Contribution Retirement Savings Group Personal Pension Plan, provided by Royal London.

Job description prepared by: Rachael Stone, Director of Governance, Legal and Vice-Chancellor's Office Date: October 2026