Information Governance Officer

Bath Spa University; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Hybrid working

On-site nursery

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Bath Spa University is seeking an Information Governance professional to manage information rights requests, assess evidence, and make balanced disclosure decisions within statutory deadlines. You will provide practical data protection guidance across projects and partnerships, investigate incidents, maintain records, and deliver training to strengthen governance and assurance across the university.

The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities to influence policy and collaborate

Qualifications

• Experience in information governance, information rights, compliance, or records management.
• Ability to research, interpret requirements, and make balanced decisions.
• Clear written and verbal communication with non-specialists.

Responsibilities

• Manage information rights requests and assess evidence to disclose information.
• Provide practical data protection advice across projects, research, and partnerships.
• Investigate personal data incidents and coordinate evidence for reviews and regulatory inquiries.
• Develop and deliver training, lead policy updates, and support governance improvements.

Skills

Information governance

Data protection

Risk assessment

Policy updates

Stakeholder communication

Education

Data protection qualification

Job description

From information rights dilemmas to new research and technologies, help Bath Spa University put responsible information use into practice.

Join our Information Governance Team in a varied role where you’ll take ownership of cases, turn complex requirements into clear advice and work with colleagues across the University to protect people’s information and support openness.

About the Role

You will manage information rights requests, assess evidence and reach balanced disclosure decisions within statutory deadlines, escalating complex or higher risk matters appropriately. Working with colleagues across the University, you will provide practical advice on data protection risks in projects, research, technologies and supplier and partnership arrangements.

Your work will also include investigating personal data incidents and complaints, recommending remedial action and coordinating evidence for reviews, appeals and regulatory enquiries. You will support processing records, information asset records and retention arrangements; maintain the Publication Scheme; and analyse casework and risk trends to inform improvements and assurance reporting.

You will develop and deliver training and guidance, lead defined improvement activities such as policy updates, and contribute to a resilient service through effective prioritisation, knowledge sharing and collaborative working.

About You

• Relevant experience in information governance, information rights, compliance, records management or comparable regulatory work, demonstrating the ability to manage cases and provide professional advice; sound working knowledge of UK data protection legislation and the Freedom of Information Act and their practical application.
• Ability to research and interpret requirements, assess evidence and reach balanced, reasoned decisions and recommendations, exercising sound judgement and discretion.
• Clear, accurate written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain requirements to non-specialists, influence colleagues and challenge constructively; a collaborative, service-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and statutory deadlines, and recognise when senior or specialist advice is needed.
• Confidence using digital tools to review information and maintain accurate case records, with the ability to learn new systems; ability and willingness to work towards a relevant information governance qualification if not already held.
• A relevant professional qualification in data protection, information rights, records management or a related discipline.
• Experience in one or more of: subject access requests, data incident investigations, data protection impact assessments, transfer risk assessments or records management.
• Experience in higher education, the public sector or another complex regulated organisation.

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Additional Information

Salary Grade 7 - Starting from £29,560 rising to £44,352 per annum

The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Interview Date - Friday 4th December 2026

Staff Benefits

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits (https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapphub.bathspa.ac.uk%2FStaffBenefits&data=05%7C02%7Cd.powell%40bathspa.ac.uk%7C598bbb49b2f6499eac7f08dcf366528f%7C23706653cd5745049a590960251db4b0%7C0%7C0%7C638652867996788715%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7Wi4k6Oqqivp6y3pOwXqX5fH9hrNGeJAn0pxsW%2F8YfM%3D&reserved=0)
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/ (https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bathspa.ac.uk%2Fwork-at-bath-spa%2Frewards-and-benefits%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cd.powell%40bathspa.ac.uk%7C598bbb49b2f6499eac7f08dcf366528f%7C23706653cd5745049a590960251db4b0%7C0%7C0%7C638652867996811227%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hL8%2F1mj4hwQpP5%2BHwAgDpBzHdCMrDLZo1DS5S7wocDQ%3D&reserved=0)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.