Information Commissioner

The Isle of Man is a self-governing Crown dependency with a proud heritage and huge ambitions for the future. Those living in the Island benefit from an unbeatable quality of life and great lifestyle opportunities. The Island is one of the safest places to live in Europe and is the only Island Nation in the World to be awarded UNESCO Biosphere status. Traditional industries are augmented by strong financial and professional services representation and an emergent e-gaming sector, all driving growth, prosperity and further opportunity for those who live and work here.

The Isle of Man Information Commissioner (the Commissioner) is the independent authority responsible for upholding the information rights of the public and providing the people of the Island with a high standard of data protection regulation. The Commissioner’s Office is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Cabinet Office and revenue-funded by the Treasury. The Commissioner is responsible for monitoring and enforcing data protection law, and promoting awareness among controllers and processors of their legal obligations and responsibilities in respect of processes, procedures and guidance.

We need an outstanding individual to assume this unique, high-profile and demanding role. You will be an exceptionally motivated person, highly effective and able to set and maintain a clear strategic vision. You will be skilled in delivering organisational change, communicating effectively to a range of audiences and maintaining the confidence of all stakeholders in the Isle of Man and further afield. As a dynamic leader, you will enthuse others with your genuine passion for data protection and information rights, an aptitude for developing and driving achievable strategies, a positive approach to pressure, challenge and demand, and an appetite for working at the political interface.

Already experienced as a senior leader and familiar with the subject matter, and with an appreciation of Public Service and its values, you will be ambitious for excellent information governance and data protection. You will need to be able to translate your experience to a unique environment and place to ensure effective governance enables all communities here to thrive and fulfil their potential.