Information Governance Officer

Stonewater

Join Stonewater as an Information Governance Officer, protecting privacy and ensuring compliant information handling. Collaborate with teams on data protection and privacy practices.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £33,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage data subject rights requests (including SARs) end-to-end, ensuring they are completed accurately and within statutory deadlines
Provide first-line advice and guidance on data protection queries across the organisation
Support the handling of personal data breaches, including logging, investigation support and follow-up actions
Maintain key information governance records, including the Record of Processing Activities (RoPA)
Monitor compliance with policies and processes, escalating risks where appropriate
Support training and awareness activities to promote good data protection practices
Assist with audits, reviews and regulatory reporting requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Good working knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and data protection principles
Experience in a data protection, information governance or compliance role
Experience managing or supporting data subject rights requests or similar processes
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Clear, practical communication skills, with the confidence to advise colleagues
The ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate more complex issues
It would be great if you also have:
Experience supporting data breaches, audits or compliance activity
Knowledge of records management or data retention practices
A relevant qualification (or willingness to work towards one, such as CIPP/E)
Experience working in a regulated environment such as social housing

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Social Impact Stonewater is a registered social landlord and housing association that provides safe, affordable homes across the UK, offering rental, shared ownership and purchase options. It also operates specialised services including retirement and supported living schemes, domestic abuse refuges, LGBTQ+ safe spaces, and young people’s foyers, with a mission focused on enabling people to have a place they can call home. Stonewater emphasizes employee development and inclusive culture as part of its organizational values. Information Governance Officer Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 1 minute ago 🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote 💵 £33k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 🎲 Risk Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Manage data subject rights requests (including SARs) end-to-end, ensuring they are completed accurately and within statutory deadlines
Provide first-line advice and guidance on data protection queries across the organisation
Support the handling of personal data breaches, including logging, investigation support and follow-up actions
Maintain key information governance records, including the Record of Processing Activities (RoPA)
Monitor compliance with policies and processes, escalating risks where appropriate
Support training and awareness activities to promote good data protection practices
Assist with audits, reviews and regulatory reporting requirements 🎯 Requirements
Good working knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and data protection principles
Experience in a data protection, information governance or compliance role
Experience managing or supporting data subject rights requests or similar processes
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Clear, practical communication skills, with the confidence to advise colleagues
The ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate more complex issues
It would be great if you also have:
Experience supporting data breaches, audits or compliance activity
Knowledge of records management or data retention practices
A relevant qualification (or willingness to work towards one, such as CIPP/E)
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Hard Skills & Tools

UK GDPRData Protection Act 2018data protection principlesdata subject rights requestsinformation governancecompliancedata breachesauditsregulatory reportingrecords management

Soft Skills

organisational skillscommunication skillsindependent workescalation of issuesadvising colleaguesmanaging competing priorities

Certifications

CIPP/E