Data Protection Manager

Hours: Full time hours considered up to 1FTE.

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business needs)

Closing date: 01 March 2023, Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: 13 March 2023

Expected start date: As soon as possible

We are looking to recruit a Data Protection Manager to join us in the Information Management and Compliance team, which is responsible for casework, policy and regulatory compliance in a number of key areas, including data protection, privacy, records management and Freedom of Information legislation.

In conjunction with the Head of Information Management and Compliance - who is the University’s Data Protection Officer (‘DPO’) - the Data Protection Manager is responsible for proactive monitoring, coordination and management of compliance on behalf of the University in relation to data protection and privacy.

With support and development from the DPO, this role offers a great opportunity to improve your data protection experience and legal awareness, and the chance to positively influence compliance across the University. You will be part of an engaged, focused and high performing team who are committed to delivering an excellent service and driving forward good information management practices.

The role is varied, but with a particular focus on accountability documentation such as our Information Asset Registers, supporting Data Protection Impact Assessments, and ensuring data protection compliance in the University’s contractual and data sharing arrangements.

You will need to plan, prioritise and organise the work and resources of yourself and others, to meet statutory / governance deadlines and commercial requirements, and to manage any reputational risks to the University.

The role requires effective relationship building and collaborative working with a range of stakeholders, including our network of Information Asset Owners, and so gives the opportunity to work with a wide range of colleagues across the University.

Experience in the Higher Education sector is not essential – instead we are looking for candidates with knowledge and experience in data protection and privacy that want to develop their expertise, and are able to engage positively with a range of stakeholders.

Please contact Alexandra Elliott, Head of Information Management and Compliance, for informal enquiries: Alex.Elliott@sussex.ac.uk

For full details and how to apply, please see our vacancies page

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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