Information Governance Manager

Roehampton University; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Roehampton University seeks an Information Governance Manager to lead data protection and freedom of information duties within the Governance and Legal Office. You will advise the Chief Operating Officer & University Secretary as Data Protection Officer and act as FOI Officer.

With a focus on compliant policies, training, and stakeholder guidance, you will coordinate the Admissions Referral Board and engage across the university to ensure robust data governance in a hybrid London post.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of data protection and freedom of information legislation or the ability to develop such.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to resolve complex situations.
• Knowledge of operating in a public sector environment.
• The ability to draft robust policies, procedures and, with the appropriate training, data protection impact assessments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to present information clearly and concisely to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management.
• The ability to negotiate and influence within a complex institution.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Chief Operating Officer & University Secretary in discharging their role as Data Protection Officer and act as Freedom of Information Officer.
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations, provide training, and implement robust policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the Admissions Referral Board and advise on data protection implications in admissions decisions.

Skills

Data protection knowledge

FOI knowledge

Analytical skills

Public sector experience

Policy drafting

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Information Governance Manager

Company: Roehampton University
Salary: £46,438 to £50,233 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: London , SW15 5PU
Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 20 Oct 2026
Closing date: 8 Nov 2026

Working as part of the Governance and Legal Office under the leadership of the Senior University Lawyer, the Information Governance Manager will be responsible for a range of duties relating to data protection and freedom of information. The post holder will be responsible for advising the Chief Operating Officer & University Secretary in discharging their role as Data Protection Officer for the University, as well as acting as Freedom of Information Officer, undertaking all duties as required under the relevant legislation and University policies.

The post holder will be the internal and external point of contact for issues relating to data protection and freedom of information and will be required to provide advice and guidance to a broad range of stakeholders. The post holder will provide support, advice and guidance to ensure that the University is compliant with its legal obligations in these areas, that appropriate training is completed, and efficient policies and procedures are in place.

The post holder will also be responsible for co-ordinating the work of the Admissions Referral Board, which considers University applicants who have declared relevant criminal convictions.

• Knowledge of data protection and freedom of information legislation or the ability to develop such
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to resolve complex situations
• Knowledge of operating in a public sector environment
• The ability to draft robust policies, procedures and, with the appropriate training, data protection impact assessments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to present information clearly and concisely to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management
• The ability to negotiate and influence within a complex institution

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