We wish to appoint a Data Protection Officer who will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the University’s information and ensuring we meet our legal and regulatory obligations.
About the role
You will work within the Information Governance team, and alongside colleagues across Information Security, Research Policy, Governance & Integrity, and Records Management to embed a strong culture of privacy and compliance.
Acting as the University’s expert adviser on all matters related to data protection, you’ll guide senior staff, academic departments and professional services through complex risks, decisions and regulatory requirements. You will also lead the organisation’s response to data protection incidents and data breaches, acting as the key contact with the Information Commission and ensuring that our practices protect our community and uphold the University’s reputation.
This is a role with significant visibility and influence, offering the opportunity to shape how the University manages information and responds to an evolving regulatory landscape.
About you
Your communication skills will enable you to engage, influence and advise colleagues at all levels, including senior executives, on sensitive or high-risk issues.
You will
- be an experienced data protection professional with a track record of operating within a large or complex organisation.
- have a deep knowledge of Data Protection, GDPR and Data Use and Access Act legislation, with the confidence to interpret regulations and translate them into practical, proportionate actions for a range of stakeholders.
- thrive in a collaborative environment and be able to build strong working relationships across academic departments and professional services.
The ideal candidate will also be an advocate for continuous improvement, committed to embedding a culture of privacy, transparency and compliance through training, awareness and policy development.
Further information
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Steph Calley, Head of Information Governance (shrc20@bath.ac.uk) or Sam Sherry, Data Protection Officer (ss731@bath.ac.uk).
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What we can offer you
We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Free counselling services through Health Assured
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
- Staff discount on language courses
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- Local discounts and more
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
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