Head of Information Governance in Bath

We have an exciting opportunity for a professional with extensive expertise in information governance to lead implementation of the University’s Information Governance Framework. You will provide strategic leadership and accountability for the University’s approach to data protection, records management, data quality, data management training, and related communications.

The Head of Information Governance is a key leadership role within the University, playing a critical part in taking forward the University’s ambitions with regards to effective information governance. The role is fundamental to ensuring the University maintains compliance with its statutory and regulatory obligations with regards to data protection, records retention and data management. You will engage with colleagues across key areas, including Legal, Governance & Compliance, Information Security, the Library, HR, our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) department and others, fostering an integrated approach to achieve the University’s ambitious goals.

You will have:

• Proven experience of leading a data governance, data protection, records management or information governance programme.
• Strong appreciation and understanding of information management practices including information lifecycle management, data modelling, master data management, carrying out business audits and requirements gathering.
• A clear understanding of relevant statutory frameworks applying to information governance including the UK General Data Protection Regulation, Data Protection Act 2018 and the Data Use and Access Act 2025.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at different levels with internal and external stakeholders.

This is a full-time role (36.5 hours per week) for a fixed-term basis of 12 months to cover a period of parental leave. Although this is a full-time role (1.0 fte) we would consider part-time hours (minimum 0.8 fte). A minimum of two days per week is required to work on campus.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university.

We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant; an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance.
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym.
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more.
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath.
• 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.
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app.

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Be Well at Bath: We’re Committed To Creating a Health‑supporting Working Environment Where Everyone Can Thrive And Be At Their Best. We Offer a Range Of Resources To Enable You To Do That From Your First Day Here, Including:

• Staff support groups and networks.
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions.
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive.

Further Details: Job Description & Person Specification. Terms and Conditions of Employment. Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.

Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.