Information Compliance Officer

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity to join the University’s Information Compliance team which aims to provide a high-quality professional service to students, staff and external stakeholders.

The role of the Information Compliance Officer, is to monitor, review and enhance the University systems and procedures relating to compliance with Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation covering requirements for both students and staff.

We are looking for a legal specialist who is enthusiastic about Information Compliance and can demonstrate the following:

• To have extensive experience of interpreting legislation and a proven ability to contextualise matters
• To be able to work accurately and with attention to detail within appropriate regulatory and other contextual frameworks;
• To be able to work independently to meet deadlines;
• To be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills;
• To have excellent interpersonal skills to deal with telephone, email and face to face contact;
• To demonstrate an ability in building successful working relationships at every level with both internal and external stakeholders;
• To work effectively to a very high standard both independently and as part of a team;
• Evidence of providing a broad range of professional, customer focussed information, demonstrating a high understanding of individual customer needs, to include: producing high quality reports, presentations, emails to senior stakeholders and website development;

Further details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

We have an under-representation of women and would particularly welcome applications from women for this position. We also have an under representation of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and would encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.