Governance & Data Protection (GDPR) Manager

Peterborough Regional College; Stamford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave (up to 43 days pro-rata

LGPS pension and life assurance

Health and wellbeing benefits

Professional development support

Employee discounts

Job summary

IEG is seeking a proactive Governance & Data Protection (GDPR) Manager to lead information governance, data protection compliance and policy frameworks across the College Group. Based in Stamford, you will work with the Chief Finance Officer and Governance Director to ensure policies and procedures remain compliant and fit for purpose, supporting governance and risk management.

This permanent, full-time role offers 37 hours per week and a salary of £35,396 per annum, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience governing data protection and information governance programs.
• Ability to coordinate GDPR compliance across multiple sites or departments.
• Strong policy development and risk-management capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate GDPR compliance and data protection activities.
• Manage FOI requests and information governance processes.
• Maintain records and information asset registers.
• Support governance meetings and reporting to senior leaders.
• Coordinate policy reviews and ensure accessibility and currency.

Skills

GDPR compliance

Information governance

Policy management

Governance & risk

Data protection

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Salary - £35,396 per annum

Hours - 37 hours per week

Contract - Permanent

Location - Stamford

Closing Date - 2nd November 2026

Are you experienced in governance, data protection, compliance and policy management? Do you enjoy bringing structure to complex processes, managing risk and helping organisations maintain high standards of accountability and good practice?

IEG is looking for a proactive and organised Governance & Data Protection (GDPR) Manager to lead information governance, data protection compliance and policy frameworks across our Further Education College Group.

Working closely with the Chief Finance Officer and Governance Director, you will play a key role in ensuring that our policies, procedures and governance arrangements remain effective, compliant and fit for purpose. You will provide specialist advice and guidance across the Group, supporting colleagues to manage information responsibly, maintain robust records and meet relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to organisational improvement, supporting effective decision-making, managing compliance risks and promoting a culture of transparency, accountability and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Data Protection & GDPR: Coordinate compliance with data protection legislation, manage information rights requests and oversee personal data breach processes.
• Freedom of Information: Manage FOI and EIR requests, ensuring responses meet statutory deadlines.
• Records & Information Management: Maintain records retention arrangements, information asset registers and secure data disposal processes.
• Governance & Risk: Maintain risk registers, prepare compliance reports and support meetings with senior leaders and governance committees.
• Policy Management: Support the coordination of policy reviews and work with colleagues across the Group to ensure policies remain current, compliant and accessible.

The full job description and person specification are available to view for further details about the role.

About you

You will be organised, methodical and confident managing sensitive information, competing priorities and compliance processes. You will also bring:

• Working knowledge of GDPR, data protection legislation and information governance principles.
• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills, with the ability to prepare reports and analyse information.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively, using initiative and discretion when handling confidential information.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, and continuous professional development.

Experience in data protection processes, compliance monitoring, policy implementation or information rights requests would be advantageous.

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: Up to 43 days annual leave per year, including Bank Holidays and Christmas close (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.