Graduate Data Governance & Compliance Officer

Turn your law degree into real-world experience

Are you a Law graduate interested in data protection, GDPR, information governance and compliance?

This is an opportunity to start your career in a growing specialist area, gaining practical experience of how legislation, regulation and good governance are applied within a large education organisation.

You'll work with colleagues across the College, developing your knowledge while supporting the responsible and compliant management of information.

Things you may be doing

As you develop in the role, you could get involved in:

• Supporting compliance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018

• Helping coordinate and respond to Subject Access Requests (SARs)

• Supporting Freedom of Information requests

• Assisting with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

• Supporting the management and investigation of potential data breaches

• Helping review privacy notices, policies and procedures

• Supporting data-sharing agreements and information governance arrangements

• Maintaining compliance records, logs and documentation

• Helping monitor data retention and information management requirements

• Undertaking legal and regulatory research

• Supporting internal audits and compliance reviews

• Helping provide guidance and awareness to colleagues

• Working with teams including People, IT and wider professional services

• Getting involved in wider governance and compliance projects as your knowledge and experience grows

About you

We're looking for someone who has:

• An LLB Law degree or equivalent legal qualification

• An interest in data protection, privacy, information law or compliance

• Strong analytical and research skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Confidence working with sensitive and confidential information

• An interest in interpreting legislation and applying it to real situations

• A proactive approach and willingness to learn

Previous GDPR or compliance experience isn't essential. We're looking for someone with a strong legal foundation and an interest in developing specialist knowledge.

What you'll gain

You'll develop practical experience across data protection, information governance, regulatory compliance and organisational risk.

The role could provide a strong foundation for a future career in data protection, privacy, information governance, compliance or risk, while developing highly transferable legal and commercial skills.

• Generous holiday allowance

• Local Government Pension Scheme with excellent employer contributions

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and free Adult Community Learning courses

• Free onsite permit parking

• Access to our onsite gym and discounted wellness treatments

• Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted travel through the UNO Bus Scheme

• Eye care vouchers

• Employee Assistance Programme offering advice and support

• Mental health and wellbeing support, including peer supporters

• Staff Development Days and annual awards celebrating your achievements