Information Compliance Manager

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY; Swansea; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea University invites applications for an Information Compliance Manager within Digital Services - Cyber and Information Security. The role focuses on aligning the university with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act, FOI legislation, and records management requirements.

You will lead training, advise on privacy by design, support audits, and embed compliance into projects and systems to safeguard information assets and institutional operations.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering data protection programs and governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act and FOI legislation.
• Proven ability to lead audits, DPIAs and breach management processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an information compliance framework across the university.
• Provide expert advice on data protection and information governance to staff.
• Oversee access requests and monitor compliance with records management.

Skills

Data protection

Information governance

Compliance management

Audits & risk assessment

Job description

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.