ABOUT US
The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.
The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Guinness Partnership is a resident-focused, national organisation, providing housing across England. We were established in 1890 to make a positive difference to peoples lives, and today we own and manage nearly 70,000 homes, providing services to nearly 160,000 residents.
We currently have a new opportunity for an Information Governance Manager to join our team in Oldham.
As the Information Governance Manager and Deputy Data Protection Officer, you will lead the Information Governance team to promote and develop the effective and lawful use of data and information throughout Guinness.
You will lead the team to deal with legislative compliance, ensuring appropriate responses to Information Rights and access to information requests. You will be the lead on complaint responses in relation to information governance and investigate and provide advice on information security incidents of a high risk or complex nature. You will also manage the Social Tenants Access to Information Requirements and Building Safety Legislation provision of information requirement.
What were looking for
We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so youll not only have experience of dealing with and advising on Information Governance matters, but youll have the ability to communicate complex concepts/legislation to non-technical staff.
Essential skills and experience:
Proven experience of dealing with and advising on Information Governance matters.
Experience of working within a Data Protection function.
Knowledge of up-to-date data protection legal requirements and best practice.
Proven experience of dealing with Information Rights requests and information security breaches, including liaising with the ICO.
Excellent report writing skills.
Highly developed analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts/legislation to non-technical staff.
Desirable:
Experience of managing a team.
Knowledge of social housing.
Essential qualifications:
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E).
Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM).
Desirable:
Educated to Degree level or equivalent, or higher.
To find out more about the key responsibilities of the role and to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the role profile.
Please apply with a CV and covering letter, detailing how you meet the essential criteria detailed on the role profile.
Closing date for applications: 2 November 2025
Interviews to be held: 12 & 13 November 2025 in our Oldham office
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Benefits
Holidays: We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days).
Competitive Pension Scheme: We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions.
Benefits Portal: We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping.
Performance Pay: Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility
Life Assurance: For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death
Health Plan Options: There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade
VDU/DSE: Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work
Additional benefits include:
Access to the Finance wellbeing portal
Professional subscription annual payment
Travel season ticket loan
Car lease scheme
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