Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer (DPO) NU4826-2


Company:	Newman University
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B32 3NT
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Aug 2026
Closing date:	9 Sept 2026

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Summary

Birmingham Newman University is seeking to appoint an experienced information governance professional with expertise and insight to lead across the University on all related aspects and to fulfil the statutory role of Data Protection Officer (DPO).

Reporting to the University Secretary and Chief Strategy Officer, this is an influential institution-wide role, providing advice and assurance to the most senior stakeholders. As Head of Information Governance and DPO, you will ensure that robust, compliant, and effective information governance practices are embedded across all academic and professional service directorates, providing expert advice on managing information risk.

You will serve as the University’s primary contact for the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and for individuals exercising their information rights. The role combines organisational leadership with operational oversight and implementation, including the development of policies and frameworks, management of information rights requests, oversight of data breaches and risk mitigation, and delivery of training to build a culture of accountability. The role will work closely in our Digital and IT Directorate to ensure effective and compliant data protection and information security practices while enabling institutional strategic goals and priorities.

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