Information Governance Specialist - Data Protection & Rights

Bath Spa University; Newton St. Loe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Hybrid working

On-site nursery

Employee Assistance Programme

Transport schemes

Discounts and financial benefits

Job summary

Bath Spa University Information Governance Officer role responsible for managing information rights requests, assessing evidence and making disclosure decisions within statutory deadlines. You will collaborate with colleagues across the university to protect individuals’ information and promote openness.

You will deliver practical advice on data protection risks in projects and partnerships, handle incidents, maintain records and retention schemes, and contribute to policy updates and training

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Investigate personal data incidents and complaints, recommending remedial action and coordinating evidence for reviews, appeals and regulatory enquiries.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Information governance

Information rights

Compliance

Records management

Data protection qualification

Written and verbal communication

Analytical ability

Education

Relevant professional qualification in data protection / information governance

Job description

Bath Spa University Information Governance Officer role responsible for managing information rights requests, assessing evidence and making disclosure decisions within statutory deadlines. You will collaborate with colleagues across the university to protect individuals’ information and promote openness.

You will deliver practical advice on data protection risks in projects and partnerships, handle incidents, maintain records and retention schemes, and contribute to policy updates and training