Data Protection Audit Lead (Grade H) Information Management and Data Directorate Branch

Greater Manchester Police; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An English police force is seeking a Data Protection Audit Lead to spearhead the new data protection audit strategy. The successful candidate will work closely with the Data Protection Officer and various teams to ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act. They will lead audits, provide guidance to stakeholders, and produce comprehensive reports. The role involves hybrid work, with a mix of office-based attendance and remote work, requiring strong analytical skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of UK GDPR and Data Protection Act.
• Experience in leading projects or auditing activities.
• Confident in providing advice and guidance to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a data protection audit strategy.
• Work with key stakeholders to oversee improvements post-audit.
• Produce comprehensive reports for senior management.

Skills

Knowledge of data protection legislation

Effective audit methodologies

Strong analytical skills

Project leadership experience

Ability to manage priorities

Collaboration with stakeholders

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Information Management & Data Directorate for a Data Protection Audit Lead. This is a new post which will play a leading role in shaping the new data protection audit strategy across the force.

With a detailed knowledge of data protection legislation and effective audit methodologies, the successful candidate will apply this skill set to helping define an ambitious audit framework which will provide assurance that the force is meeting its data protection obligations in accordance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act.

To excel in this role, prospective candidates will be motivated, self‑starters with experience in leading projects or auditing activities and collaborating with staff at various levels across the organisation. You will be confident in providing advice and guidance to key stakeholders following audit activity and overseeing improvements in areas requiring development. Strong analytical skills and an adaptable approach are essential, with the ability to manage competing priorities and consolidate findings into comprehensive reports for senior management.

This unique role will work in close collaboration with the Data Protection Officer to develop the force’s new data protection audit function and will operate alongside the Information Governance Unit and other colleagues within the wider Information Management and Data Directorate.

The post holder will be based at FHQ with a combination of hybrid working and office-based attendance when in-person collaboration with colleagues is required. To learn more about this opportunity or for an informal discussion, please contact [e-mail].