Senior Information Governance Manager Full Time

Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited
Are you an experienced leader ready to drive information governance strategies in a unique and high-profile organisation?

This is a rare opportunity to shape how a highly respected organisation manages its data, records, and information security, ensuring compliance and excellence across its operations.

What you ll be doing:

• Lead Information Governance: Oversee data protection, records management, and information security, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Team Management: Supervise a Records Manager and a part-time Data Protection Compliance Manager, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Drive Change: Lead a major organisational project to streamline digital and physical records, ensuring efficient classification, retention, and secure disposal.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Partner with IT, legal, and operational teams to align governance strategies with organisational goals.
• Build Knowledge: Develop and deliver engaging information governance training to staff across all levels.
• Provide Expertise: Manage complex Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests, liaising with external bodies as required.

What We re Looking For:

This role calls for a proactive and knowledgeable individual with a track record in information governance, strong leadership skills, and the ability to navigate complex environments.

Key skills and experience:

• In-depth knowledge of data protection laws and information governance frameworks.
• Proven experience in leading teams and delivering change in diverse organisations.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and operational teams.
• Strategic thinking to develop policies, compliance frameworks, and measurable outcomes.

Big Red Recruitment is working on this role exclusively and have interview slots booked with the client. To be considered please send through your CV ASAP!