Data Protection and Freedom of Information Administrator (fixed-term role)

  • UK Dementia Research Institute
  • 16/07/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Data Protection and Freedom of Information Administrator (fixed-term role)

The Data Protection and Freedom of Information team sits within UCL's Office of General Counsel and is responsible for providing advice on a wide range of data protection and freedom of information matters relating to the University.

About the role

As a Data Protection and Freedom of Information Administrator, you'll be a member of the University's Data Protection and Freedom of Information team within the Office of General Counsel. In this job, you'll support UCL's transformation against a background of increasing regulatory focus, transparency, competition, globalisation and a rapidly evolving threat horizon, especially in the information security space.

You will play a key role in managing UCL's day to day compliance with the UK GDPR, the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), and the Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs). You'll also provide advice on all matters relating to data protection and freedom of information compliance and will assist in providing training and guidance across UCL.

About you

Things you'll need to do this job include:

  • Proven track record of successfully managing a large number of requests and enquiries under the FOIA, DPA, EIRs in a similar role, individually and as part of a team.
  • Excellent analytical skills and sound judgement.
  • Experience of building relationships and successfully collaborating with internal stakeholders.
  • Experience of producing guidance, tools and resources for staff and members of the general public.
What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

  • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
  • Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
  • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
  • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
  • Relocation scheme for certain posts
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
  • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.