Information Governance Officer (Technical) – £47,389–£58,225 | University of Manchester
University of Manchester Job Opportunity | Manchester | Full-Time | Fixed-Term 12 Months
The University of Manchester is recruiting an Information Governance Officer (Technical) to join its Information Governance Office within the Directorate of Compliance and Risk.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced information governance, data protection, risk, assurance or technical professional to support major digital transformation programmes and help ensure that information governance, security and records management requirements are built into digital systems.
Job Overview
▫️ Job Title: Information Governance Officer (Technical)
▫️ Job Reference: PSX-031637
▫️ Employer: University of Manchester
▫️ Location: Manchester, UK
▫️ Salary: £47,389 – £58,225 per annum, depending on experience
▫️ Grade: Grade 7
▫️ Job Type: Fixed-term
▫️ Contract Duration: 12 months
▫️ Working Pattern: Full-time
▫️ Hours: 1 FTE
▫️ Department: Information Governance
▫️ Directorate: Compliance and Risk
▫️ Closing Date: 8 September 2026
▫️ Application Deadline: Midnight on 8 September 2026
About the Role
The University of Manchester is looking for a motivated and collaborative professional to work at the intersection of information governance, data protection and technology.
The successful candidate will support major digital programmes and projects, working closely with IT Services, programme teams and technical specialists.
The role will involve helping ensure that digital systems are secure, compliant and fit for purpose, while identifying and managing information governance risks throughout the design and delivery of technology projects.
Key Responsibilities
▫️ Support major digital programmes and projects by identifying and managing information governance risks.
▫️ Deliver Information Governance Risk Reviews (IGRRs) across systems and services.
▫️ Assess system architectures, identity models, access controls and data flows.
▫️ Recommend proportionate measures to mitigate information governance and security risks.
▫️ Work with IT Services, including Security Architecture and Identity and Access Management teams.
▫️ Help embed governance and security requirements into digital systems and projects.
▫️ Provide advice on data governance, classification, retention and lawful processing.
▫️ Contribute to governance documentation and audit evidence.
Essential Requirements
Applicants should be able to demonstrate:
▫️ Experience applying information governance or data protection principles in technical, digital or system-based environments.
▫️ Experience supporting or delivering risk assessments, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) or assurance activities.
▫️ Experience working with digital transformation programmes, IT systems or identity and access management services.
▫️ Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify information risks.
▫️ Ability to develop practical and proportionate solutions to information governance risks.
▫️ Excellent communication skills.
▫️ Ability to work effectively with technical teams and a wide range of stakeholders.
Desirable Experience and Qualifications
The following would be advantageous:
▫️ Knowledge of data protection legislation.
▫️ Relevant technical or professional certifications, such as CompTIA, BCS or IAPP, or equivalent professional experience.
▫️ Experience producing structured and defensible governance or assurance documentation.
The University also values sound judgement, curiosity and a collaborative approach alongside formal qualifications.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: £47,389 – £58,225 per annum, depending on experience
Benefits include:
▫️ Generous employer pension contribution.
▫️ 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
▫️ Christmas closure.
▫️ Flexible working arrangements.
▫️ Professional development opportunities.
Who Should Apply?
This vacancy may be particularly suitable for professionals with experience in:
▫️ Information Governance
▫️ Data Protection
▫️ Information Risk
▫️ Technical Assurance
▫️ Digital Transformation
▫️ IT Governance
▫️ Identity and Access Management
▫️ Security Architecture
▫️ DPIAs and Risk Assessments
▫️ Governance and Compliance
Certificate of Sponsorship / Visa Sponsorship
Important: The vacancy information supplied does not explicitly confirm that Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Applicants who require UK visa sponsorship should check the University’s current eligibility and sponsorship position before applying.
Application Deadline
Applications close at midnight on 8 September 2026.
Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the official University of Manchester jobs portal.
Further Information
Job Reference: PSX-031637
Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews:
Sunit Patel
Email: sunit.patel@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
A detailed job description and person specification are available through the official vacancy page.
Final Reminder
If you have experience in information governance, data protection, technical risk, digital transformation or IT assurance, this could be an opportunity to take on a Grade 7 role within one of the UK’s leading universities.
Apply before midnight on 8 September 2026.