About this role
Professional Services
Office of the Vice-Chancellor
Post Type
Full Time
Interview Date
To be confirmed
This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.
University of Bradford
At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last five years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Safeguarding
The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.
This is a varied and rewarding role supporting the University's compliance obligations across information governance, data protection, freedom of information, records management, internal audit and policy management. Working closely with colleagues across the University, you will provide practical advice and support, helping to ensure that statutory obligations are met and that effective governance arrangements are embedded throughout the institution.
What you will be doing
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You will take ownership of information requests
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Coordinate audit activity
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Support policy development and review
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Maintain compliance records
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contribute to the continuous improvement of the University's governance and assurance framework.
Qualifications/ experience
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Excellent analytical and communication skills
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strong attention to detail and the confidence to provide constructive challenge and advice to colleagues at all levels.
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This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise across a broad range of information governance and compliance disciplines within a complex and highly regulated environment.
Do not meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description or advert, we encourage you to arrange an informal conversation with the hiring manager. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford
A positive action statement is required. Please work with your People BP and Advisor to gain understanding of the data within your team and area for you to target specific underrepresented groups (Max 60 Words). E.g. Within the Faculty of Heath Studies, there is low representation of BAME women and therefore we welcome applications from individuals who represent these categories.
At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
In Return we Offer
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25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
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Family-friendly policies
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Great campus facilities including
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Unique fitness centre
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Eye clinic
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Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
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Counselling & mental health services
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On site nursery
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Food & drink outlets
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Generous employer contribution pension scheme - USS
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Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts
Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.
Additional Information
If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email Matt Stephenson M.Stephenson5@bradford.ac.uk, we would love to hear from you.
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