Information Governance Manager (Including Data Protection Officer)

Birmingham Newman University is seeking an experienced and proactive Information Governance Manager, who will also serve as the University's statutory Data Protection Officer (DPO). The postholder will join the small Risk, Resilience and Assurance team within the University Secretary’s Office, and will contribute to institutional governance, resilience and compliance, providing assurance with confidence to senior leaders as well as our governing body, the University Council.  This is an excellent opportunity for a data protection and information governance professional to shape and enhance compliance frameworks in a dynamic and growing university that places students at the heart of all that we do.

The Information Governance Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the University complies with all information governance legislation in an efficient and effective way. As the designated Data Protection Officer, the postholder will provide independent oversight and expert advice on data protection matters while fostering a culture of accountability and good practice across the institution.

This role involves working closely with senior leadership, academic and professional staff, and external regulatory bodies to embed robust policies and effective information governance practices and manage associated risk. The successful candidate will also oversee related compliance monitoring, incident response, and staff training in partnership with colleagues in IT, contributing to the University’s commitment to ethical and effective information management.

The successful candidate will have a degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience, with extensive knowledge of and ability to apply in practice UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Freedom of Information Act 2000. They will have proven experience in an information governance or data protection role, ideally within a higher education or public sector organisation, and will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The ability to provide expert guidance to senior leaders and support policy development is essential. Additionally, they will have experience conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), handling information requests, and delivering staff training. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to engage effectively with stakeholders across the University.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Associate Director (Risk Resilience and Assurance),  Mike Strong, at m.strong@staff.newman.ac.uk, and University Secretary, Yvonne Salter Wright, y.salter-wright@staff.newman.ac.uk to discuss the role further.

An application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs.  Please email your completed application form by the advertised closing date to: recruitment@newman.ac.uk.

(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated).

Closing date for applications: Monday, 14 July 2025

Interviews will take place on: Wednesday, 30 July 2025

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.

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