Head of Information Compliance and Data Protection Officer

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

Background

Information Compliance Services plays a vital role in supporting City St  George’s to meet its legal and regulatory obligations around data protection, freedom of information, and records management. The team provides expert guidance, frameworks, and training that enable staff to handle information responsibly and securely. As part of the Legal, Governance, Risk and Compliance directorate, the service underpins the University’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance, ensuring robust systems and processes are in place across the institution.

Responsibilities

The Head of Information Compliance & DPO leads the Information Compliance Services team, shaping a high‑quality, customer‑focused service. Key duties include providing expert data protection and FOI advice, acting as the University’s Data Protection Officer, managing ICO liaison, overseeing governance frameworks, and ensuring timely incident and request handling. The role drives policy development, reporting, training, and continuous improvement, while building strong relationships with senior leaders to support instituti onal priorities.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate brings significant experience in information governance leadership, expert knowledge of UK‑GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and FOI, and a proven track record as a Data Protection Officer. They will demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑engagement skills, with the ability to manage complex caseloads and guide strategic decision‑making. Qualifications in data protection or information governance are essential, along with a collaborative, customer‑focused approach and commitment to the values of transparency, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

Further information is available in the job description JD - Head of Information Compliance and Date Protection Officer.pdf

Closing date for External applications: 29 March 2026 at 11:59pm

Interviews for External applications a re scheduled to take place on TBC

The selection process will involve an interview. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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