Information Governance Manager

University Arts London; London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading creative university as an Information Governance Manager, where you will drive high-quality information management standards. Your role will involve ensuring compliance with UK information legislation, enhancing collaborative practices, and delivering essential training. You'll be part of a dynamic team focusing on pivotal regulatory matters.

Benefits

34 days of annual leave and bank holidays

Flexible working options

Discounted Medical Insurance

Free counselling via Employee Assistance Programme

Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay)

In-house training and development opportunities

Interest free loans on travel and tech

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018 and Freedom of Information Act 2000.
• Confidence in using various digital tools.
• Previous experience in policy development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop information management policies for legislative compliance.
• Deliver training and guidance on regulatory compliance.
• Support projects related to information security and corporate governance.

Skills

Knowledge of UK information legislation

Digital tools

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

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Information Governance Manager

Vacancy ID

11749

College/Service

University Secretary

Department/Team

Governance

Location

Hybrid - UAL High Holborn/Home

Grade

Grade 5

Salary

£43,762 to £52,246 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Term

Full time - 35 hours per week

Job family

Professional & Administrative

Advertised

External and internal

Apply by

7 July 2025 23:55

Interviews

TBC

Job description

The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a customer-focused Information Governance Manager to develop a culture of high-quality information management at one of the world's leading creative universities.

As Information Governance Manager, you will join our dedicated Regulatory Policy and Compliance team. This small team oversees the University's compliance with UK information legislation and other regulated areas such as Freedom of Speech and the Prevent duty. You will play a central role in the delivery of expert advice, guidance and training to ensure that the University continues to promote best practice in regulatory compliance and record-keeping.

In this role, you will assist with the ongoing development and implementation of information and records management policies and processes to ensure legislative compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations and the Data Protection Act.

Working across UAL's colleges and central services teams, you will lead a programme of work to enhance the University's understanding and delivery of information management best practice. To achieve this, you will support collaborative working and deliver effective training and development to ensure that staff and students are equipped with the knowledge and expertise they need to remain compliant.

You will also support projects on wider regulatory compliance and policy matters, and work closely with colleagues in information security and corporate governance ensuring the University's approaches and practices remain up to date with sector and industry best practice.

About you

Educated to degree level (or equivalent), you will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of UK information legislation (including the Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information Act 2000) as it applies to Higher or Further Education settings.

You will be confident using a wide range of digital tools, including Microsoft Office applications, IT programmes and social media platforms.

Along with a customer-focused approach to your work, strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills will enable you to build effective networks and relationships, support successful stakeholder outcomes, and ensure that principles of equality, diversity and inclusion are upheld.

Previous experience of engaging with or managing policy development is desirable, but not essential.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: application, shortlisting, assessment/interview, offer, onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours' notice.

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What we offer

To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits - please check our careers site/Canvas for further information as conditions and exclusions apply:

• 34 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays
• Flexible and Dynamic working options available from the first day
• Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment
• Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Sector-leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents)
• Defined-benefit LGPS pension scheme
• In-house training and development including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses
• Interest free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care and much more
• Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That's why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

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