Data Governance and Legal Services Administrator

Hours:
Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Salary:
Band 3 (non-negotiable) - £28,778 to £32,080 per annum

The University of Suffolk is looking for an organised and proactive Data Governance and Legal Services Administrator to join our Data Governance and Legal Services team within the Vice-Chancellor’s Office.

This varied role will provide administrative support across information governance, legal services, and committee administration. You will help administer and track Freedom of Information requests, Subject Access Requests, Data Protection Impact Assessments, and data breach records, while maintaining accurate registers and supporting compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and other relevant legislation.

You will also support committees and meetings, help maintain guidance, procedures, and templates, respond to routine enquiries, and contribute to projects that improve and automate team processes.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, good communication skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and digital systems. You will be comfortable handling confidential information, managing competing priorities and working collaboratively with colleagues across the University.

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
• Enjoy an extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions.
• Flexible working, including family friendly policies.
• Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) - with an employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover.
• Staff discounts at a number of local amenities in Ipswich.
• Discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports
• Access to a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities
• Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Staff recognition annual awards.

Thursday 24 September 2026

W/C 12 October 2026 (subject to change)

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