Information Governance Manager

Stonewater

Information Governance Manager leading data protection at Stonewater. Shaping governance framework and safeguarding residents' information with integrity.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £55,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Taking ownership of statutory responsibilities
Lead the development and continuous improvement of our data protection and information governance framework
Provide expert advice and assurance to senior leaders on data protection compliance
Oversee data subject rights processes, ensuring timely and compliant handling of requests
Lead the management of personal data breaches, including investigation, risk assessment and regulatory reporting where required
Oversee and maintain the Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) and data protection records
Embed Data Protection by Design and Default across projects, systems and business processes
Develop and deliver training and awareness to build a strong data protection culture
Support audits, reviews and regulatory inspections, ensuring actions are effectively managed
Build strong relationships with internal teams, regulators and external partners
Lead on the management and response to data protection complaints
Provide line management and leadership to the Information Governance team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and data protection principles
A professional qualification in data protection (e.g. CIPP/E) or equivalent experience
Proven experience in an information governance or data protection leadership role
Experience managing data subject rights requests and personal data breaches
The ability to interpret legislation and apply it in a practical organisational context
Excellent communication and influencing skills, including working with senior stakeholders
Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
Experience working in social housing or a regulated environment (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities
25 days annual leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

UK GDPRData Protection Act 2018data protection compliancedata subject rights managementpersonal data breach managementRecord of Processing Activities (RoPA)Data Protection by Design and Defaultdata protection trainingauditsregulatory reporting

Soft Skills

communication skillsinfluencing skillsanalytical skillsorganisational skillsproblem-solving skillsleadershiprelationship buildingteam managementstakeholder engagementtraining delivery

Certifications

CIPP/E