Information Governance Officer (Secure Data Environment)

University of Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southampton is seeking a motivated Information Governance Project Officer to join the Information Governance Team at Highfield Campus. You will help design and implement a major project to deliver a Secure Data Environment (SDE) and ensure governance aligns with the University's framework.

You will coordinate and deliver project activities, provide excellent service to stakeholders, and contribute to the wider duties of the team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver project-related Information Governance activities
• Provide excellent service to internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the wider responsibilities of the Information Governance team

Job description

The University of Southampton is committed to excellence in all we do, applying our insights and inventiveness to solve the most complex societal and environmental challenges. As a world-leading, research-intensive university, with a strong and high-quality educational offering, we are renowned for our innovation and enterprise .

The Information Governance Team, sitting with the Legal, Governance and Risk Directorate, is responsible for ensuring the University meets its legal and regulatory obligations in managing information securely and effectively. We provide expert advice and oversight on data protection, information legislation and compliance, supporting staff to handle information responsibly. Our work underpins trust and accountability in the University's operations and enables innovation through secure and compliant data practices.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Information Governance Project Officer to join our Information Governance Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design and implementation of a major project to deliver a Secure Data Environment (SDE), ensuring its governance aligns with the University's Information Governance and Security Framework.

You will coordinate and deliver project-related Information Governance activities, provide excellent service and support to internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to the wider responsibilities of the Information Governance team.

We would also welcome applications from internal members of staff seeking a secondment.

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

You can find out more about the benefits we offer here: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/hr/services/benefits-explained/index.page

Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

Job Details

Section Information Governance Location: Highfield Campus Salary £31,861 to £36,320 Per Annum Full Time Fixed Term for 13 months Closing Date: Monday 09 November 2026 Interview Date To be confirmed Reference 3526126BB