Senior Information Governance & Data Protection Lead

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking a Senior Information Governance Officer to lead its information governance and data protection compliance programme within the Legal & Governance directorate. The role focuses on embedding responsible information management across the University, including Microsoft 365 governance.

You will work with stakeholders to improve lifecycle management, data protection impact assessments, policy development and information sharing arrangements, while

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 is seeking a Senior Information Governance Officer to lead its information governance and data protection compliance programme within the Legal & Governance directorate. The role focuses on embedding responsible information management across the University, including Microsoft 365 governance.

You will work with stakeholders to improve lifecycle management, data protection impact assessments, policy development and information sharing arrangements, while