We are currently partnering an established Higher Education provider in the West Midlands, who are looking to appoint a Head of Information Compliance on a permanent basis.

The role offers hybrid working (2-days home working) and a salary in the region of £45,000 to £54,000 per annum.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing and ensuring high levels of compliance with GDPR, SAR, FOIA, and other relevant legislation
• Providing high quality advice on GDPR/data protection and FOI compliance, including drafting and negotiating contracts involving the processing of personal data
• Leading on key agreements, such as DPIAs and Data Sharing Agreements
• Continuously improving GDPR and FOIA compliance across the institution including for example, the University’s ROPA, DAR, Data Retention Policy, and related statutory requirements
• Partnering university departments to advise on records management
• Drafting and developing frameworks, policies, and procedures, and developing training in relation to good practice on data protection and records management
• Line managing, supervising and mentoring 2 direct reports

Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Solicitor, or have strong experience working within Legal Services and answering legal queries

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working, 2-days a week from home
• 40-days holiday, including Bank Holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Discounted Sports & Fitness facilities
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site nursey provision

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours
• Monday - Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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