Senior Information Rights Manager - International

Hours: Full time (Flexible working arrangements available)
Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months)
Location: Polaris House, Swindon (Hybrid working available, ability to travel to the office when needed)

Job Overview

Join the dynamic Information Rights Operations team at UKRI, where we play a crucial role in upholding our commitment to Data Protection legislation, the Freedom of Information Act, and Environmental Information Regulations. You will work with the Head of Information Rights Operations to manage, coordinate, and provide expert advice on international funding activities to support UKRI in meeting its legal obligations under data protection legislation.

If you’re passionate about information rights and eager to make a global impact, this is the perfect role for you!

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and assistance on the management of personal data, including data sharing and transfers relevant to UKRI’s international activities, including specific countries and jurisdictions, and advise on appropriate approaches to data management, controls and risks.
• Develop frameworks and protocols with key international partners, addressing the generic data requirements relevant to multiple activities.
• Manage and support the investigation of any data protection incidents that might occur relating to International funding activities.
• Assist with the development and delivery of information rights training, inductions and awareness raising in support of International funding activities.

About you

• Appropriate qualifications in Data Protection, or comparable experience of working in these areas in a complex organization 
• Demonstrable experience in providing specialist support in information rights to key stakeholders, including senior management.
• Demonstrable experience in providing advice to projects and business change initiatives, to ensure compliance and alignment with information rights policies. 
• A proven record of developing collaborative working relationships within a team and with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Demonstrable experience in provision of high quality written and verbal advice suitable for all levels of staff including senior level decision-makers.

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Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees’ development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below;

• An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
• 30 days’ annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
• Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
• Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
• Flexible working options

Please click here for more details on the https://www.discover.ukri.org/benefits-of-working-at-ukri/index.html

How to Apply

Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role (via the ‘Apply’ button above). Further information on how to apply is listed on our careers page.

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