Information Governance Manager & Data Protection Officer
Leeds / Hybrid
Permanent / Full time (37 hours per week)
Closing date - Sunday 8 March 2026 at 11:55pm
If this post is advertised on a full-time basis, please note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part-time working and/or job share. Please discuss your preferred working requirements with the manager at interview.
The Combined Authority is looking for an Information Governance Manager & Data Protection Officer, to join our Legal and Governance team.
As our Information Governance Manager & Data Protection Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the Combined Authority meets its legal obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR, Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information Regulations 2004. You will provide line management for a small team of Information Governance colleagues and will also have responsibility for delivering a range of projects whilst supporting senior leaders and the wider organisation with expert advice.
Our Offer
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
* Work your way – From flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi-time scheme to help you balance your personal life and career.
* Time to recharge – Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (with increases based on length of service), plus all Bank Holidays.
* Free greener travel across West Yorkshire – Cover your commute sustainably with unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1–5).
* Secure your future – Benefit from a highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Investing in you – Take advantage of fully funded professional development, regular training, and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year.
* Grow with us – Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost of living increases.
* Family first – We offer enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most.
* Your wellbeing, our priority – Access 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends.
* Modern workspace in a prime location – Work in bright, contemporary offices just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech.
Take a look at our Employee Benefits webpage to find out more.
Visit our 'Life at West Yorkshire Combined Authority' webpage to find out what our staff have to say about working here.
This post is subject to vetting clearance.
Due to the nature of this role, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will be subject to relevant vetting checks at the appropriate level and any job offer will be conditional subject to successful vetting clearance. Applicants should be aware that it is not possible to make meaningful vetting enquiries in many jurisdictions outside the UK. Vetting clearance cannot therefore be granted if the applicant has not been resident in the UK for the relevant minimum period and comparable vetting enquiries cannot be made in jurisdictions where the individual has been residing.
The relevant periods are three years for NPPV 1&2 and five years for NPPV3. Further guidance can be found here.
The Role
Reporting into the Service Lead (Governance, Compliance & Risk),your key responsibilities will include:
* Taking the strategic lead on all matters of Information Governance, including Data Protection, Freedom of Information & Records Management
* Effectively leading and managing the Information Governance team in delivering an efficient and effective Information Governance Service.
* Undertaking the statutory role of the Data Protection Officer and acting autonomously and independently to carry out statutory duties.
Please review the Role Profile for more information about the responsibilities.
About You
You will have the following key skills, attributes, education, and experience:
* Experience of providing expert advice on all matters relating to DPA (Data Protection Act), Freedom of Information requests (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR), information security and records management.
* Accustomed to identifying and applying relevant exemptions and ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines.
* Previous experience overseeing the investigation and resolution of data breaches and regulatory enquiries.
* Demonstrable ability to communicate confidently with senior colleagues, including the chief executive.
To Apply
If this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements under the ‘About You’ section of the advert and criteria within the Role Profile. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage and review the guidance on this page for support in completing your application form.
If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Sarah Milne via Sarah.Milne@westyorks-ca.gov.uk or 0113 215 7211.
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