Head of Information Rights Unit
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£48,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2482 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 58% sure that is the right code. Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 2419 (Legal professionals not elsewhere classified) or SOC 2439 (Business, research and administrative professionals not elsewhere classified). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Most likely code | £33,800 | £38,600 | £43,400 | £48,200 |
2419 Legal professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
2439 Business, research and administrative professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £39,600 | £45,300 | £50,900 | £56,600 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Welsh Government
Data and Geography Division sits within Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) and plays a central role in enabling Welsh Government to use data, information and geographic evidence well. The division provides specialist leadership on data, geography, information rights, information governance and related professional standards. It works across Welsh Government and with partners to ensure that data and geographic information are managed, shared, protected and used responsibly, helping the organisation make better decisions for the people of Wales.
The role is the Head of the Welsh Government’s Information Rights Unit (IRU). The work of the unit is to ensure the Welsh Government meets its obligations and responsibilities as set out in the Information Rights and Data Protection legislation, specifically:
- The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA)
- The UK General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (UK GDPR)
- The Data Use and Access Act 2025 (DUAA)
- The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA)
- The Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR)
- The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (PECR)
This role is part of the Government Knowledge and Information Management (GKIM) profession. The profession brings together specialists who support the effective management, protection and use of information across Government.
As a Data Protection Practitioner, you will apply specialist knowledge to help Welsh Government understand and meet its legal obligations, manage privacy risks and maintain public trust. The role requires practical application of data protection expertise across operational, policy and governance contexts.
Development Opportunities
The role offers significant development opportunities for someone looking to deepen their expertise in information rights, data protection and information governance while working at the centre of Welsh Government. The post holder will gain experience of advising on complex and high-profile issues, supporting Ministers and senior officials, and working across a wide range of policy and delivery areas. It also provides opportunities to develop leadership, line management, and stakeholder engagement skills within a supportive professional environment.
Benefits
All Welsh Government staff are members of the Civil Service, and as a result are eligible for:
- Civil Service Pension Scheme
- 31 days annual leave (pro-rated for part time)
- training and development opportunities
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Smart Working flexible working arrangement
- Green Car Scheme (subject to availability)
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Quality assurance and regulatory professionals (SOC 2482) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Middle half £39,520–66,040
- Median £49,504
- Going rate £48,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,800–43,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2482 going rate of £48,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.