Info Governance Specialist — Hybrid (Leeds)

Yorkshire Water; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus (£1000 max)

Pension scheme

Wellness days

Life assurance 4x pension

Health benefits

Retail savings scheme

Online GP service

Cycle to work

Gym discounts

Job summary

Yorkshire Water is seeking an Information Governance Assistant to join the Data Protection team in Leeds. You will support the DPO, coordinate information requests, and help translate policies into practical actions for staff handling data.

We offer a permanent, 37-hour work week with hybrid working options (two office days per week), a competitive salary, and a strong benefits package focused on data privacy and compliance development.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
• Understanding of Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) 2004.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Experience in data protection, including leading change and embedding policy and compliance standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the implementation and monitoring of EIR and DPA requests to ensure compliance, applying appropriate exemptions where required.
• Develop and maintain DPA, EIR, and Open Data policies and procedures in collaboration with Legal and other stakeholders.
• Liaise with Legal and the Data Protection Officer to provide advice on DPA, EIR, and Open Data requests.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Work with user departments to create and implement procedures for protecting personal and business-sensitive information.
• Provide support and guidance on data privacy impact assessments (DPIAs) under the guidance of the DPO.
• Ensure staff complete mandatory information security training and produce regular compliance reports.
• Support the DPO and management in responding to information security incidents and participating in information governance projects.

Skills

Data privacy knowledge

GDPR & DPA

Policy development

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Yorkshire Water is seeking an Information Governance Assistant to join the Data Protection team in Leeds. You will support the DPO, coordinate information requests, and help translate policies into practical actions for staff handling data.

We offer a permanent, 37-hour work week with hybrid working options (two office days per week), a competitive salary, and a strong benefits package focused on data privacy and compliance development.