Data Protection Officer & Information Governance Manager

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We are seeking an experienced Data Protection Officer & Information Governance Manager to lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of data protection and information governance arrangements. This is a key role responsible for ensuring that personal and organisational information is managed lawfully, securely and effectively across a complex working environment.

You will provide expert advice on UK data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, as well as related information governance requirements. Acting as an independent adviser, you will monitor compliance, identify areas of risk and support colleagues in meeting their legal and regulatory responsibilities.

Your duties will include maintaining policies, procedures, records of processing activities and information asset registers; advising on data protection impact assessments, data sharing agreements and information rights requests; and overseeing the management of data breaches, investigations and remedial actions. You will also coordinate responses to subject access requests and other statutory requests, ensuring that deadlines and quality standards are met.

The role will involve delivering engaging training and awareness sessions, promoting a positive culture of confidentiality and responsible information handling. You will work closely with senior leaders, legal advisers, information security specialists and operational teams, providing clear recommendations and proportionate solutions. You will also prepare reports, dashboards and assurance updates for relevant governance groups and senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience in data protection, information governance or a closely related discipline, with a strong understanding of privacy legislation, regulatory guidance and best practice. A relevant professional qualification, such as CIPP/E, CIPT, IAPP, BCS or an equivalent information governance accreditation, would be advantageous.

You will be a confident communicator with excellent analytical and organisational skills, able to interpret complex requirements and explain them clearly to different audiences. The ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement and influence stakeholders at all levels is essential. In return, this role offers the opportunity to shape effective information governance practices and make a meaningful contribution to organisational assurance, transparency and trust.

£48,337.00 - £57,666.00
Per annum
Added 26/10/2026
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Data Protection Officer & Information Governance Manager

Salford, England, United Kingdom Permanent Corporate Governance

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