Information Compliance Manager

Swansea University; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea University is seeking an experienced Information Compliance Manager to join the Digital Services - Cyber and Information Security team. The role leads a robust information compliance framework, ensuring GDPR, Data Protection Act, FOI and records management obligations are met across the university.

You will act as the institution's subject matter expert, delivering guidance on data protection, information governance and compliance risks, overseeing statutory requests, audits, and breach

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of an information compliance framework across the university.
• Provide expert advice on data protection, information governance and compliance risks.
• Oversee handling of Freedom of Information and subject access requests, data protection audits and impact assessments.
• Promote privacy by design and ensure compliance is integrated into systems and projects.
• Create and deliver training and awareness resources; monitor evolving legislation for ongoing compliance.

Job description

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Information Compliance Manager to join our Digital Services - Cyber and Information Security team. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring the University meets its obligations under UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information legislation, and records management requirements.

You will lead the development and delivery of a robust information compliance framework, ensuring policies, procedures, and governance arrangements are effective and fully embedded across the institution. Acting as the University's subject matter expert, you will provide high-quality advice and guidance to colleagues on data protection, information governance, and compliance risks.

You will oversee the management of statutory requests, including Freedom of Information and subject access requests, and lead data protection audits, impact assessments, and breach management processes. The role also involves promoting a culture of "privacy by design" and ensuring compliance is integrated into systems, projects, and ways of working.

In addition, you will develop and deliver training and awareness programmes, and monitor emerging legislation to ensure the University remains compliant and well-prepared for future change.

This is an excellent opportunity to take a strategic leadership role, influence organisational practice, and contribute to safeguarding the University's reputation.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.