Information Governance Officer

Bath Spa Live

. Manage information rights requests, assess evidence, and reach balanced disclosure decisions within statutory deadlines .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeBath • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £39,560 - £44,352 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in information governance and data protection, with a strong understanding of UK data protection legislation and the Freedom of Information Act. Capable of managing information rights requests, conducting investigations, and providing practical advice while ensuring compliance within statutory deadlines.

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Information GovernanceUK Data Protection LegislationRecords ManagementData Incident InvestigationsSubject Access Requests

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Hard Skills

Information Rights ManagementCompliance AssessmentEvidence AnalysisRisk AssessmentPolicy DevelopmentData Protection Impact AssessmentsTransfer Risk AssessmentsCase Record MaintenanceStatutory Deadline ManagementTraining Development

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationIndependent WorkPrioritizationCollaborative WorkingConstructive Challenge

Tools & Technologies

Digital Tools for Information ReviewCase Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Information Governance QualificationProfessional Qualification in Data Protection

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationPublic SectorRegulated OrganisationFreedom of Information ActData Protection Risks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage information rights requests, assess evidence, and reach balanced disclosure decisions within statutory deadlines
Escalate complex or higher-risk matters appropriately
Provide practical advice on data protection risks in projects, research, technologies, supplier arrangements, and partnerships
Investigate personal data incidents and complaints
Recommend remedial action and coordinate evidence for reviews, appeals, and regulatory enquiries
Support processing records, information asset records, and retention arrangements
Maintain the Publication Scheme
Analyse casework and risk trends to inform improvements and assurance reporting
Develop and deliver training and guidance
Lead defined improvement activities such as policy updates
Contribute to a resilient service through effective prioritisation, knowledge sharing, and collaborative working

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant experience in information governance, information rights, compliance, records management or comparable regulatory work
Sound working knowledge of UK data protection legislation and the Freedom of Information Act and their practical application
Ability to research and interpret requirements, assess evidence, and reach balanced, reasoned decisions and recommendations
Clear, accurate written and verbal communication; ability to explain requirements to non-specialists, influence colleagues, and challenge constructively
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and statutory deadlines, and recognise when senior or specialist advice is needed
Confidence using digital tools to review information and maintain accurate case records; ability to learn new systems
Ability and willingness to work towards a relevant information governance qualification if not already held
Relevant professional qualification in data protection, information rights, records management or a related discipline
Experience with subject access requests, data incident investigations, data protection impact assessments, transfer risk assessments, or records management
Experience in higher education, the public sector, or another complex regulated organisation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme)
Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time)
Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
Employee Assistance Programme with on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Wide range of discounts and financial benefits through an easy-to-use app