Information Rights Manager

Michael Page Legal; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large utilities organization is seeking an Information Rights Manager to oversee information rights requests and manage a team of Advisors. This engaging role offers a competitive salary of around £60,000, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to work in a well-established team focused on data protection and compliance. The successful candidate will need strong knowledge of data protection laws and experience with DSARs and EIRs. This permanent position is based in Swindon or Reading.

Benefits

Competitive salary around £60,000

Flexible working arrangements

Permanent position offering stability and growth

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of data protection and freedom of information laws.
• Experience in managing information rights requests effectively.
• Experience with DSAR and EIR request processes.
• Team management experience with diverse individuals.
• Proficient in maintaining accurate and detailed records.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Information Rights Advisors.
• Respond to information rights requests in compliance with legal requirements.
• Manage strategy & processes for EIR and SARs.
• Ensure compliance with data protection legislation.
• Provide expert advice on information rights matters.

Skills

Strong knowledge of data protection and freedom of information laws

Effective management of information rights requests

Experience managing DSARs and EIR requests

Team management experience

Proficiency in maintaining records

Clear guidance on legal matters

Collaboration skills

Commitment to legislative updates

Experience in utilities sector

Job description

The Information Rights Manager will oversee and manage information rights requests, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. This role requires a information rights professional with team management experience and prior experience of managing EIR and DSARs (this role takes ownership of the overall process/ improvements/ training etc.).

Client Details

This Information Rights Manager opportunity is with a large organisation in the utilities sector. The company offers internal progression and training. This role sits as part of the wider Data Protection team, it reports to the Head of Data Protection, who reports to the Data Protection Officer for the organisation.

The company supports employee welfare and work/life balance, the successful candidate will be offered a hybrid working arrangement. The team currently work in the office every Monday and attend the office for key legal meetings.

Description

This Information Rights Manager role can be based in Swindon or Reading and involves:

• Managing a team of Information Rights Advisors
• Manage and respond to information rights requests in line with legal requirements.
• Manage the strategy & processes for EIR and SARs, in line with legal requirements
• Ensure compliance with data protection and freedom of information legislation.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on information rights matters to internal teams.
• Maintain and update records of all information rights requests.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address complex queries.
• Develop and deliver training sessions on information rights to staff.
• Monitor changes in legislation and implement necessary adjustments to processes.
• Support audits and reviews related to information rights management.

Profile

This Information Rights Manager role can be based in Swindon or Reading and requires:

• Strong knowledge of data protection and freedom of information laws.
• Experience in managing information rights requests effectively.
• Experience of managing both DSARs and EIR request processes
• Team management experience, experience of managing a diverse team of individuals with varying levels of experience
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate and detailed records.
• Ability to provide clear and concise guidance on legal matters.
• Skills in collaboration and working across departments.
• Commitment to staying updated with legislative changes.
• Experience in the utilities sector is advantageous.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of around £60,000
• Flexible working arrangements with one day per week in the office.
• Permanent position offering stability and growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a well-established organisation in Reading or Swindon
• Engaging role within the Data Protection department of a large utilities organisation.

If you are an experienced professional ready to take on the role of Information Rights Manager, we encourage you to apply today!