Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

Fixed term Contract- (12 months)- 18.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about data protection? Do you want to develop a career in information governance in an organisation that transform people’s lives? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and when not two days are the same? Do you have an ability to find simple practical solution to complex problems?

If so, perhaps it is time to bring your skills to a university.

Canterbury Christ Church University is seeking a part-time Information Governance Administrator to join our Governance and Legal Services team.

The Opportunity

As an Information Governance Administrator, you will be the crucial first point of contact for information rights requests, freedom of information requests and other information governance and data protection-related matters such as data breaches investigation and recovery. You will understand how GDPR fits into the bigger picture and ambitions of the University. You will advise and guide individuals across the organisation on all aspects of the various information legislation.

You will have strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to build and maintain strong professional relationships to help promote the information governance ethos across the University. You will support with training colleagues and actively promote best practice to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.

Information Governance and Data Protection sits within Governance and Legal Services headed up by the University Solicitor and Clerk to the Governing Body. We are a small but friendly and supportive team. Personal development is highly valued, and we will offer the role holder data protection training making this a great opportunity to move into or develop within information governance.

Who are we looking for?

We welcome professionals ideally with some experience in data protection and/or data management from any sector so long as you are keen to learn about data protection in a university environment that embraces both research and teaching.

For this role, the challenge is combining technical knowledge with a very human approach. You need to communicate technical things in a way that interests people working in different levels and different areas.

That is what our ideal Information Governance Administrator will have:

Administrative experience in a busy office environment with the ability to independently manage and meet many conflicting deadlines and work under pressure.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and understanding of the relevant data protection legislation, other information governance requirements, information security standards, ICO guidance and records management.
A-level, graduate or equivalent in data protection, information governance, administrative, record management, paralegal or be working toward this.

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible. This role is intended to involve hybrid working under the University’s ‘flexible and connected (Professional Services)’ model.

Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. It is expected that there will be a relatively even balance between time spent on and off campus; but in most cases the work location will be determined by the service required or the tasks/activities being undertaken.

How to apply

Start date for applications: 04/06/2026
Closing date for applications: 29/06/2026
Interview pre-assessment (online up to 1 hour): 07/07/2026
Interviews are to be held: 08/07/2026

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact our Head of Data Protection, Myriam Tavernier at myriam.tavernier@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ06201

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position may not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool.