Information Governance Manager

At Stonewater, we’re committed to operating in a compliant, transparent and accountable way - ensuring the information we hold is managed responsibly and securely.

We’re now looking for an experienced Information Governance Manager to lead our Information Governance function. This is a pivotal role, combining strategic oversight of data protection with the leadership of operational delivery across the organisation.

What you’ll be doing

In this senior role, you will

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Taking ownership of statutory responsibilities

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Lead the development and continuous improvement of our data protection and information governance framework

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Provide expert advice and assurance to senior leaders on data protection compliance

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Oversee data subject rights processes, ensuring timely and compliant handling of requests

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Lead the management of personal data breaches, including investigation, risk assessment and regulatory reporting where required

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Oversee and maintain the Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) and data protection records

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Embed Data Protection by Design and Default across projects, systems and business processes

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Develop and deliver training and awareness to build a strong data protection culture

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Support audits, reviews and regulatory inspections, ensuring actions are effectively managed

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Build strong relationships with internal teams, regulators and external partners

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Lead on the management and response to data protection complaints

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Provide line management and leadership to the Information Governance team

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a confident, experienced leader who can combine technical expertise with strong influencing skills.

You’ll bring

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Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and data protection principles

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A professional qualification in data protection (e.g. CIPP/E) or equivalent experience

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Proven experience in an information governance or data protection leadership role

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Experience managing data subject rights requests and personal data breaches

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The ability to interpret legislation and apply it in a practical organisational context

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Excellent communication and influencing skills, including working with senior stakeholders

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Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills

It would be great if you also have

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Experience working in social housing or a regulated environment

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Experience developing policies, frameworks and training programmes

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Knowledge of information lifecycle management, including retention and disposal

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Awareness of housing-specific compliance requirements (e.g. DPIAs, CCTV, STAIRs)

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Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Discover Stonewater

Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme.

Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market.

We’re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people’s lives.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation.

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Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.