Location

Information Governance Manager and DPO

Location

Exeter, Hybrid

Salary

£50,253 to £58,225 per annum. Grade G, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

Opened on

2026-04-28

Closed on

2026-05-19

About The Role
 
This full-time post is available immediately on a permanent basis. 
 
The starting salary will be from £50,253 to £58,225 on Grade G, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
 
This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.  
 
About the role

The post holder will lead a team of IG professionals to ensure that regulatory functions such as FOI, DPIA and subject access requests are fulfilled to legal requirements and lead the way to ensure that the university has a mature and continuously improving culture for how it manages data. You will be leading a busy team working across all areas of the University to meet regulatory requirements and promote Information Governance best practice.
 
About you

We are seeking a motivated individual with excellent knowledge and wealth of leadership experience to support the University to achieve compliance in this important area.
  
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
 
Further information

Please contact k.lindsell@exeter.ac.uk

About The Division

Human Resources

Our HR, Culture and Assurance Division is well established and through our team of expert advisors we offer services and support across the University in the following ways:

  • We provide HR support, personal development, pay and clear employment policies
  • We drive forwards the University ambitions around wellbeing, inclusion and culture. Supporting a diverse and thriving colleague community
  • We support the University to manage its compliance requirements, identify and manage risks and provide assurance on our compliance position

You can find out more about HR, Culture and Assurance Divisions work here.

We take a consultative and collaborative approach with Faculty and PS colleagues and stay agile and adaptable to the changing needs of the University - this means there's always an opportunity to learn and grow, collaborate and innovate!

About Us

Transform your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive. 

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant

Why our colleagues love working here

  • Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
  • Generous annual leave (39 - 41 days including bank holidays)
  • Competitive pension contributions
  • A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
  • Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

How we can help

If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.