Information Rights Manager - Operations, UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Guardian Jobs; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an Information Rights Manager to support data protection and information governance. The role involves managing requests, ensuring compliance with legislation, and providing guidance on information rights. The successful candidate will have a professional qualification in freedom of information/data protection and experience in a complex environment. This position offers a competitive rewards package, including flexible working options.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

30 days’ annual leave plus public and privilege days

Employee discounts and offers

Confidential employee assistance programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience working with information rights legislation in a complex organization.
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply exemptions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Respond to data subject rights requests and support complex requests.
• Determine exemption applicability and apply public interest test.
• Provide advice on information rights issues and legislative compliance.

Skills

Effective communication

Team working

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Professional qualification in freedom of information/data protection

Tools

Office 365

Redaction software

Job description

Information Rights Manager - Operations, UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Job Details

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

About the Role

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, and support data protection incident investigations.

You will manage information rights requests, assess requests, gather information, and determine applicable exemptions. You will be the first point of contact with requesters and relevant business areas, supporting the embedding of good information governance and ensuring compliance with policies and guidance. A thorough understanding of freedom of information and data protection legislation is essential.

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

Responsibilities

• Respond to data subject rights requests and support Senior Information Rights Managers with complex requests.
• Respond to FOIA and Environmental Information Regulation requests, supporting the handling of complex cases.
• Determine exemption applicability, applying the public interest test where appropriate.
• Estimate costs according to FOI regulations where relevant.
• Provide advice on information rights issues, including data protection by design and data sharing.
• Work with senior managers to ensure legislative compliance.
• Raise awareness through inductions, training, and workshops.
• Stay updated on best practices and legislative developments, sharing knowledge with the team.
• Support data protection incident investigations.
• Contribute to policy and procedure updates.
• Perform any other relevant tasks.

About You

• Professional qualification in freedom of information/data protection.
• Experience working with information rights legislation in a complex organization.
• Understanding of FOI and data protection laws.
• Ability to interpret legislation and guidance, applying exemptions effectively.
• Effective communication and team working skills.
• Ability to provide clear advice on legal, regulatory, and policy issues.
• Strong written skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work proactively.
• Flexible approach to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Office 365 and redaction software.
• Analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.

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Benefits

We offer a competitive rewards package, including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 30 days’ annual leave plus public and privilege days
• Employee discounts and offers
• Confidential employee assistance programme
• Flexible working options

For more details, visit UKRI Benefits.

How to Apply

Please submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role. Further application details are available on our careers page.