Senior Information Rights Manager - International

Salary: £58,589. Band: UKRI Band

F. Contract Type:
Fixed Term (12 months).

Hours:

Full-time/ Part Time (flexible working available).

Location:

Polaris House, Swindon - Hybrid working available. Closing Date:
Monday 20th July 2026. About the role The Senior Information Rights Manager International, will lead a work programme to support international research funding activities. As an international data transfer specialist, they will work closely with UKRI International policy and fund teams to build a deeper understanding of UKRI international activities, support the development of international partnerships and funding programmes, and address the associated information governance challenges.

They will lead the management of timely, high-quality advice and support to international funding teams, leading data protection risk assessments and advising on agreements and data sharing arrangements for partnership activities and funding programmes, and oversee personal data breach incident management involving data transfers. Working with the Head of Information Governance and others across the Group, they will play a key role in leading and sustaining a full information governance service for UKRI and provide operational leadership to ensure effective governance, accountability, risk management and integrated assurance arrangements.

Your Responsibilities Development and oversight of the work programme to support international research funding partnerships. Providing expert advice and assistance on the management of personal data, data sharing and transfers relevant to UKRI international research funding activities. Leading the development of effective procedures, guidance, reports and other templates are in place, and are regularly reviewed Monitoring developments in information rights legislation, providing analysis of any implications for UKRI activities.

Responsible for the personal data breach incident management process for incidents involving international funding activities and international partners. Leading the development and delivery of information rights training. Providing expert advice on other areas of UK information rights legislation. Reviewing and resolving complex issues and complaints relating to information rights. Personal Specification The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).

Essential An established information rights professional with appropriate qualifications in data protection or equivalent experience of working in this area in a complex organisation. (S) Expert knowledge of data protection legislation and sound understanding of freedom of information and environmental information regulations legislation, and an ability to interpret requirements into effective policies, guidance, and advice. (I) Demonstrable experience in providing specialist support on personal data protection to key stakeholders.

(S&I) Demonstrable experience in developing collaborative working relationships, an ability to influence and negotiate and to build and maintain effective relationships with a range of colleagues and external stakeholders. (S&I) Excellent communication and presentation skills, with an ability to produce high quality, clear and concise briefings, papers. (I) Sound leadership and management skills with an ability to inspire, motivate and develop capability within a team to deliver quality outcomes.

Proven prioritisation skills and flexible approach to managing workloads, and an ability to re prioritise individual and team focus in a changing environment. (I) Proven project management skills, including project planning and delivery. (S) Demonstrable problem-solving skills, with an ability to innovate and challenge established thinking in self and others, and to offer insights and ideas with practical application to influence and drive change and support continuous improvement.

(S&I) Proficient IT skills to support delivery of work, including an ability to use Microsoft Office packages. (S)