Information Governance & Records Manager (Data Protection)

Information Governance & Records Manager (Data Protection)

£47,-month Fixed Term Public Sector

Location: AFBI, Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5PX

(Occasional travel to other sites across Northern Ireland may be required)

Hybrid Working

Hours: 37 hours per week (5 days)

An exciting opportunity to join a non-departmental public body with a strong team spirit and purpose-driven culture.

We're looking for an experienced Information Governance & Records Manager to lead on information governance, records management, and data protection compliance across a large, complex organisation.

Reporting to the Head of Governance & Performance, you'll play a key role in shaping strategy, driving best practice, and ensuring compliance with FOI, GDPR, and records management legislation.

What you'll be doing:

Leading information governance and records management across the organisation

Developing and implementing IG policies, retention schedules, and file plans

Acting as the Freedom of Information Officer (FOI, SAR, EIR)

Advising and supporting staff on compliant data sharing

Delivering IG awareness through training, workshops, and guidance

Supporting readiness for future electronic document and records management systems

What we're looking for:

A relevant qualification (Level 3-5 or IG/GDPR professional certification) plus significant experience in:

Information governance / records management

FOI, SAR, and EIR case handling

Working in a large, complex organisation

Using EDRMS systems (e.g. TRIM, HP Records Manager, SharePoint)

Producing reports and presenting to senior management

Why apply?

Competitive public sector salary

High-impact, organisation-wide role

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Hybrid working and work-life balance

Pre-employment check: Access NI Basic check required

Closing date: Tuesday 10 February at 12 noon

How to apply: Submit an updated CV including a short bullet-point synopsis at the top demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must provide evidence in their CV demonstrating that they meet one of the qualification routes below and the essential experience criteria.

Applicants are requested to include a short bullet-pointed synopsis at the top of their CV clearly outlining how they meet the essential criteria.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants must meet one of the following:

1a. Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) and 5 years' demonstrable experience

OR 1b. Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) and 4 years' demonstrable experience

OR 1c. Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) and 3 years' demonstrable experience

OR 1d. IG/GDPR Practitioner Diploma or a formal qualification/certification in information governance, data protection, or records management (e.g. BCS Practitioner Certificate) and 3 years' demonstrable experience

Demonstrable experience must include:

Successfully developing and implementing an effective information governance framework within a large and complex organisation.

Managing, investigating, and responding to requests under:

o Freedom of Information

o Data Protection / Subject Access Requests

o Environmental Information Regulations

Managing staff in a role with a significant information governance, data protection, or records management element.

Experience as a systems administrator or power user of an EDRMS (e.g. TRIM, HP Records Manager, Meridio, Doxx, SharePoint).

Competent use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Producing reports and delivering presentations to senior management.

Definitions:

Large and complex organisation: An organisation with professional and technical disciplines, a diverse customer base, a budget of at least £20m, and a minimum of 100 employees.

Senior management: A manager reporting to the CEO or Board, or (for Civil Service/public sector staff) Grade 5 or equivalent.

Please email applications by the closing date and time.

All applicants will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please ensure your CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.

Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role.

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