Information Compliance Manager

Company: James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

We are currently partnering an established Higher Education provider in the West Midlands, who are looking to appoint an Information Compliance Manager on a permanent basis.

The role offers hybrid working (2-days home working) and a salary in the region of £30,000 £32,000 per annum, with potential progression up to £36,000 once in the role.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Managing the response to Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, including police and third-party requests, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
  • Conducting thorough research and analysis to support legal inquiries and case management
  • Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to legal cases, ensuring confidentiality and data protection compliance
  • Providing guidance on legal matters, particularly concerning freedom of speech and its implications within the university context
  • Assisting in responding to inquiries from students and staff regarding legal issues and university policies
  • Working closely with the Assistant Director and other team members to ensure effective legal support and communication

Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal candidate will have previous experience managing FOI and SAR responses
  • Higher Education experience desirable, but not essential

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise required:

  • Attention to detail and written communication skills
  • Highly proficient IT skills, in particular the ability to handle complex electronic diaries and emails, MS Office programmes including Word, Teams, Excel and Powerpoint
  • Interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build effective and trusting partnerships, and work in a collaborative way

Rewards and Benefits:

  • Hybrid working, 2-days a week from home
  • 40-days holiday, including Bank Holidays
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Discounted Sports & Fitness facilities
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • On-site nursery provision

Working hours:

  • 37.5 hours
  • Monday – Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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Posted: July 9th, 2026