Senior Information Governance & Data Protection Lead

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University seeks a Senior Information Governance Officer to lead the information governance and data protection compliance programme across the institution. You will embed best practices, strengthen ownership and support AI-enabled information handling across the university.

The role involves working with stakeholders to develop policies, assess risks, and drive improvements in data lifecycle management, retention and privacy notices, with a focus on responsible

Responsibilities

• Providing a responsive information governance business partner, advice and consultancy support service to dedicated areas of the University; supporting key stakeholders to manage information effectively and meet their information governance obligations.
• Conducting data protection impact assessments and other information governance assessments, identifying risks and recommending proportionate controls.
• Monitoring compliance against the University's data protection and information governance framework, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Contributing to the development, implementation and review of information governance policies, standards and procedures.
• Supporting initiatives to improve the lifecycle management of University information assets, including reviews of: retention and disposal, data quality and information management standards.
• Supporting the development of Microsoft 365 information governance maturity, including improvements to information ownership, classification, access controls, retention and lifecycle management across the environment.
• Working with Information Asset Owners, Information Asset Managers, site owners and other stakeholders to strengthen information ownership, accountability and management practices.
• Establishing and reviewing information-sharing agreements and data processing agreements.
• Drafting and reviewing privacy notices and other information governance documentation.
• Developing and delivering information governance guidance, training and awareness activities to promote good practice across the University.
• Maintaining and developing the University's Information Asset Register and Record of Processing Activities, supporting improved visibility and accountability for the University's information assets and processing activities.
• Supporting the management and resolution of information governance complaints, incidents and other compliance matters.
• Contributing to information governance strategic projects.

Job description

Manchester Metropolitan University seeks a Senior Information Governance Officer to lead the information governance and data protection compliance programme across the institution. You will embed best practices, strengthen ownership and support AI-enabled information handling across the university.

The role involves working with stakeholders to develop policies, assess risks, and drive improvements in data lifecycle management, retention and privacy notices, with a focus on responsible