Senior Information Compliance Officer

The University is seeking an experienced Senior Information Compliance Officer to join our Information Security and Compliance Team within Governance and Assurance.

Reporting to the Information Compliance Manager, the Senior Information Compliance Officer will work collaboratively across the institution to embed privacy management and information governance practice, helping departments meet their obligations under UK GDPR, DPA 2018 and related legislation.  

As a Senior Information Compliance Officer you will:  

• Conduct Privacy Impact Screening and Assessments for new technology, research and other projects, assessing legal bases for processing and reviewing data processing agreements. 
• Provide expert guidance on data protection matters to staff at all levels, promoting a culture of privacy by design. 
• Support the Data Protection Adviser in the review and update of Privacy Notices and support privacy-enhancing technology initiatives. 
• Support breach investigation processes and documentation, liaising directly with the Information Commissioner’s Office when required. 
• Co-ordinate with Digital Technology Services on IT Security privacy-related controls and requirements. 
• Deliver targeted privacy awareness sessions in-person and virtually. 
• Support the DPO and the Data Protection Adviser in delivering strategic advice and guidance around information compliance matters.  

The successful candidate will bring significant, demonstrable experience of data protection gained within a large or complex organisation, strong advisory and influencing skills, and the ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders on complex compliance matters. They will be a confident communicator able to translate complex requirements into practical guidance, exercise sound independent judgement, and manage competing priorities effectively. 

What we offer 

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment 
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week 
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year. 
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities 
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website 

This is a full-time (36.25 hours per week) role.  

If you are passionate and enthusiastic about information compliance and data protection, have experience in managing large workloads, and thrive in a complex regulatory and demanding environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please provide a supporting document with your CV highlighting your relevant experience in data protection and information compliance. 

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Tracy Landon email [email removed]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 18 Nov 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)