Information Governance Manager

Serco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme 5% on target

Flexible working considered

Pension – 6%

Chance to contribute to innovation in\

Diversity and inclusion commitments

Serco discounts

Health and wellbeing benefits

Career development training

Safe and supportive culture

Job summary

Serco is seeking an Information Governance Manager in London to strengthen how information is understood, owned, retained and managed across the UK business. The role reports to the Data Protection Officer and leads RoPA governance, processing inventories, data ownership, retention and deletion policies, and lifecycle standards to support compliance and decision making.

You’ll work with business owners, Procurement, Growth, Legal, IT, Information Security and Privacy colleagues to embed

Qualifications

• Experience in information governance, records management, privacy operations, data governance, compliance or risk management.
• Practical experience of RoPA, processing inventories, retention standards, data mapping or comparable governance records.
• A good understanding of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and information lifecycle principles.
• Experience working with business owners to establish accountability and resolve ownership or data quality gaps.
• Knowledge of governance platforms such as OneTrust, or a similar system, would be beneficial.
• The ability to translate governance requirements into clear, workable standards, processes and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Own RoPA governance and oversee quality, completeness and review of processing inventories.
• Lead OneTrust governance, data quality standards, lifecycle controls and platform improvement priorities for the UK Privacy Office.
• Develop and maintain information ownership and accountability frameworks across business units.
• Own retention and deletion frameworks, disposal standards and related compliance monitoring.
• Maintain the processor register and establish effective third-party processing governance and assurance standards.
• Improve data mapping, information lifecycle practices and supporting documentation.
• Use data quality themes, incidents, assurance findings and stakeholder feedback to prioritise improvements.
• Provide clear reporting to the Data Protection Officer on governance risks, progress, coverage and decisions.

Job description

Information Governance Manager

Hybrid – London, SW1E 5JL

Full Time, Permanent

Band 3 / £70,000 - £80,000 (dependent On Experience)

Here at Serco, we're looking for an Information Governance Manager to strengthen how information is understood, owned, retained and managed across Serco UK.

Reporting to the Data Protection Officer, you'll lead the governance of Records of Processing Activities, processing inventories, information ownership, retention and deletion, and information lifecycle standards. You'll create the discipline and accountability needed to keep critical governance records current, controlled and capable of supporting compliance, assurance and sound decision-making.

This is an opportunity to shape practical, organisation-wide standards and work with business owners, Procurement, Growth, Legal, IT, Information Security and Privacy colleagues to embed better information governance across a complex, regulated environment.

As Part Of This You’ll

• Own the RoPA governance approach and oversee the quality, completeness and periodic review of processing inventories.
• Lead OneTrust governance, data quality standards, lifecycle controls and platform improvement priorities for the UK Privacy Office.
• Develop and maintain information ownership and accountability frameworks across business units and functions.
• Own retention and deletion frameworks, disposal standards and related compliance monitoring.
• Maintain the processor register and establish effective third-party processing governance and assurance standards.
• Improve data mapping, information lifecycle practices and supporting documentation.
• Use data quality themes, incidents, assurance findings and stakeholder feedback to prioritise improvement activity.
• Provide clear reporting to the Data Protection Officer on governance risks, progress, coverage and decisions required.

What You’ll Need To Do The Role

• Experience in information governance, records management, privacy operations, data governance, compliance or risk management.
• Practical experience of RoPA, processing inventories, retention standards, data mapping or comparable governance records.
• A good understanding of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and information lifecycle principles.
• Experience working with business owners to establish accountability and resolve ownership or data quality gaps.
• Knowledge of governance platforms such as OneTrust, or a similar system, would be beneficial.
• The ability to translate governance requirements into clear, workable standards, processes and guidance.

Why Serco

Meaningful and vital work: Your work will help Serco manage information responsibly, strengthen compliance and support better decisions across the organisation.

A world of opportunity: Join a globally operating business delivering essential services across five vital sectors, with opportunities to learn, grow and develop your career.

Great people: You'll work in a supportive, collaborative environment with experienced colleagues who strive for excellence and practical impact.

What We Offer

• Company car
• Private healthcare
• Bonus scheme of 5% on target
• Flexible working considered
• Pension – 6%
• Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Cash Plans, and more.
• A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
• A safe and supportive culture.

A Little Bit About Us

At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.

Our Inclusive Recruitment Commitment

We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

• Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
• Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).