Information Rights Manager Operations

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION; Swindon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking Information Rights Managers to ensure compliance with data protection and freedom of information legislation. The role involves managing information rights requests, providing guidance, and supporting incident investigations. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and generous leave.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

30 days annual leave

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience with information rights legislation in a complex organization.
• Ability to interpret legislation and provide clear advice.

Responsibilities

• Respond to data subject rights requests and support Senior Information Rights Managers.
• Determine if material is exempt from disclosure and compile cost estimates.
• Raise awareness of information rights regimes through training.

Skills

Effective communication

Team working

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Professional freedom of information/data protection qualification

Tools

Office 365

Redaction software

Job description

UK Research and Innovation

Salary: £36,650

Hours:Full Time / Part Time (Min 0.8 FTE)

Contract Type:Open Ended

Location:Polaris House, Swindon (Hybrid working available)

Closing Date:Sunday 1st June 2025

The Information Governance Group supports UKRI in meeting its statutory responsibilities under data protection, freedom of information and environmental information regulations legislation.

As one of a number of Information Rights Managers you will work with Senior Information Rights Managers to deliver timely, high-quality responses to FOIA/EIR requests or data protection subject rights requests, provide advice on data protection enquiries received by the team and support for data protection incident investigations.

You will provide day-to-day management of information rights requests and will be responsible for the initial assessment of requests, gathering information and assessment of any exemptions that may apply. They will be the first point of contact with the requester and relevant business areas. They will also support the embedding of good information governance across UKRI and deliver compliance through the application of policy and guidance. The role requires an in-depth understanding of both freedom of information legislation and data protection legislation.

You will ensure strong linkages between the Information Governance Group and UKRI councils and business areas.

Responsibilities

• Respond to data subject rights requests and supporting Senior Information Rights Managers in handling complex requests.
• Respond to Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulation requests and supporting the Senior Information Rights Managers in handling complex requests.
• Determine whether material requested is exempt from disclosure, applying the public interest test where appropriate.
• Compile estimates of costs in terms of the Freedom of Information (Fees and Appropriate Limit) Regulations where appropriate.
• Provide advice and guidance on information rights issues, including undertaking assessments, advising on data protection by design and default and data sharing.
• Work with Senior Information Rights Managers to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Help raise awareness and understanding of information rights regimes, through the delivery of inductions and relevant awareness raising activities including training and workshop presentations.
• Keep up to date with best practice and developments in data protection legislation and freedom of information legislation, sharing with the team as necessary.
• Provide support to data protection incident investigations.
• Provide input to the regular update of policies and procedures.
• Deal with any other tasks as may be required.

About you

• Holds a professional freedom of information/data protection qualification
• Demonstrable experience working with information rights legislation in a complex organisation
• Understanding of freedom of information and data protection legislation
• Proven ability to interpret legislation and guidance relating to information rights requests, and applying knowledge to make decisions on the release of information and knowledge to identify and apply exemptions effectively where relevant
• Effective communication skills
• Strong team working skills with the ability to network beyond the core team and consult subject matter experts and other stakeholders
• Ability to formulate and offer clear advice to colleagues and stakeholders on information rights legal, regulatory and policy issues
• Effective written skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work proactively
• Flexible approach to working, to meet changing business priorities and meet targets and deadlines
• Proficiency in IT skills (Office 365 and redaction software)
• Demonstrable analytical, research and problem-solving skills

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Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees’ development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below;

• An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
• 30 days’ annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
• Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
• Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
• Flexible working options

Please click here for more details on thehttps://www.discover.ukri.org/benefits-of-working-at-ukri/index.html

How to Apply

Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Further information on how to apply and the selection process is listed on our careers page