Information Governance Manager

Location: City Site

Employment type: Fixed-term contract

About the Role

We have an excellent opportunity for an Information Governance Manager to join our Governance and Legal Services Department on a fixed term basis. 

You'll be providing maternity leave cover for an anticipated 12 months period. The role is based within the Legal Services team and you'll also work closely with the University’s Data Protection Officer.

As a data protection subject matter expert you will provide professional advice and guidance on all aspects of information governance and its associated legislation to both academic and professional services colleagues across the University. This will include a wide range of expert advice and include the management of a caseload of Subject Access Requests, Information Rights requests and Freedom of Information requests. You will also line manage and support two Information Governance Administrators and two Information Governance Officers.     

About You

Able to work well independently and have a positive, can-do approach, you will have excellent verbal and written communication skills with an aptitude for developing positive working relationships. You will be well organised and able both to prioritise and work to deadlines.

In particular you will have the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely to a wide range of people. Diplomacy, tact, attention to detail and a calm approach are essential, as well as excellent leadership and team management skills. You will be educated to a degree level or equivalent and proficient in using Microsoft IT packages. 

Please use your application to clearly set out how you meet the criteria listed in the job Description and Person Specification.

If you have queries about this role, please contact Lindsey Peggs, Information Governance Manager on lindsey.peggs@ntu.ac.uk 

Join Us

• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 25 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 6 university closure days pro rata. 
• Generous pension scheme with life assurance. We contribute 17.2% of your salary.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.

Come and be part of our success!

About NTU

NTU prides itself on being an inclusive employer. We value and celebrate equality in opportunities, and we welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of our communities.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions. 

Closing date: 15/10/2023

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