Data Protection and Information Governance Apprentice

Data Protection and Information Governance Apprentice

Start date September 2025 (aligned with apprenticeship cohort recruitment)

Apprentice Grade 1A – £25,331 p.a

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the University of Oxford as a Data Protection and Information Governance Apprentice within the Nuffield Department of Medicine (NDM). NDM is one of the world’s leading centres for biomedical research, tackling global health challenges through cutting-edge science. You will join a dynamic team working across Oxford and with global partners, supporting the department’s compliance with data protection legislation and promoting best practices in information governance. You will assist with handling data protection enquiries, contributing to data protection impact assessments, supporting audits, and helping to raise awareness of good information governance across the department. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with central University teams, giving you insight into governance at both departmental and institutional levels.

As part of this role, you will undertake an Apprenticeship with DAMAR TRAINING, (supported by Act Now Training), where you will complete the LEVEL 4 DATA PROTECTION AND INFORMATION GOVERNANCE PRACTITIONER APPRENTICESHIP.

For this apprenticeship, you will work at the Nuffield Department of Medicine, based at the Henry Wellcome Building on the Old Road Campus in Oxford.

In total, it will take 2 years to complete all elements of the apprenticeship, with support from the Department, University, and Training Provider throughout.

Becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and training. For more information, please visit: https://www.apprenticeships.ox.ac.uk

You will be passionate about starting your career in Information Governance and excited about the opportunity of becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford. You may be starting your career or you may be looking for a career change.

To complete the level 3 apprenticeship you will need to evidence passes at 9-4 or A*-C in GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent. Regardless of your prior qualifications Damar Training will require you to complete a short initial assessment during the application process. There are also government residency requirements for Apprenticeship funding which the Training Provider will be able to advise on.

Our apprentices are never on their own, you will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region.

We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.

Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their Apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career.

You will receive 38 days’ annual leave inclusive of Bank Holiday and fixed closure dates, discounted travel, an excellent contributory pension scheme, and student discount. You will also be part of the University’s annual apprenticeship awards.

If you would like further information or support in your application, please contact:

The closing date for applications is 11:5pm on 1 July 2025 only applications received via the Find an Apprenticeship website before 11:59pm will be considered.

Interviews will be taking place the week commencing 28 July 2025

To apply for this apprenticeship please review the attached job description and click the link below to apply on Find an Apprenticeship.

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