Information Compliance Officer

Full time, Fixed Term Contract until May 2027

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 15th February 2026

Interview Date - 4th or 5th March 2026

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The Information Management and Policy Services (IMPS) office, based within Legal Services, is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable individual to join our busy Information Compliance team.

The IMPS office plays a key role in ensuring the University meets its obligations under data protection and freedom of information laws. Working closely with many departments across the whole University, this is a varied, challenging and rewarding role ideally suited to an information compliance professional looking to apply their skills within a Higher Education setting.

The post will involve the administration, handling and responding to requests made under freedom of information law, data protection rights, and from external agencies. The post holder will also assist with the handling of reported information security incidents, provide advice and guidance on data protection to staff and students across the University and assist the University Data Protection Officer with data protection impact assessments, training, policy updates and briefings as required.

You will have:

• A professional qualification in information compliance e.g. BCS/ISEB practitioner in Freedom of Information/Data Protection, or equivalent
• Practical experience of handling and responding to requests made under the freedom of information act
• A sound understanding of data protection and freedom of information laws and the ability to interpret and apply this to a wide range of scenarios
• The ability to communicate complex legislative requirements in a clear, pragmatic, and accessible way
• Exceptional organisational and people skills, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks with competing demands with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality

If you would like to discuss the post further, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The role requires some days working at the Whiteknights Campus each week. The team also supports hybrid remote working arrangements at line manager discretion subject to business needs.

We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

There can be flexibility with working hours, between 0.8 FTE to full time

Location: Whiteknights Campus, Reading

Hybrid remote working will be considered

In case of any queries, please contact:

Rebecca Daniells - Data Protection Officer - r.a.daniells@reading.ac.uk
Martha Brookes - Director of Legal Services - Martha.brookes@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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