Data Protection Consultant

Transforming Learning Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational technology consultancy is seeking a Data Protection Consultant in the UK. This role involves advising clients on Data Protection legislation and conducting audits to ensure compliance. Candidates should have knowledge of data protection laws and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary between GBP28,000 and GBP32,000, with additional benefits. It's a hybrid position requiring travel to various sites with a willingness to adapt to flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Business mileage

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Cycle & e-bike scheme

Eye care voucher scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding of DPA 2018, UK GDPR, and FOIA legislation.
• Motivated to obtain a professional Data Protection Officer qualification.
• Experience of working unsupervised and using your initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support on Data Protection legislation.
• Conduct data protection audits to identify gaps.
• Deliver data protection training to schools.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Data protection legislation knowledge

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Job description

Hybrid – Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester

GBP28,000 – GBP32,000

Transforming Learning is a visionary education group dedicated to helping schools use technology and data more effectively to improve outcomes for all learners. We work with over 5,000 schools and are home to Turn IT On, School ICT, SalamanderSoft, Vital York, Locker, SBM Services and GDPR Sentry.

We re now looking for a Data Protection Consultant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to make a real difference.

This role involves travelling to multiple the ideal candidate would be located in Leeds, Sheffield or Manchester. Applicants must own there own vehicle and hold a full UK driving license.

As a Data Protection Consultant, you will support your clients in providing advice and ongoing support on the implementation, management, and compliance with Data Protection legislation. This will involve remote and on‑site visits as required to support schools in establishing an effective data protection culture. The role involves conducting data protection audits to review existing data handling practice, identify the gaps in both processes or knowledge and support the school to make progress. The role includes delivery of data protection training to upskill staff to ensure safe use of data.

The ideal candidate should have excellent customer service and communication skills along with a broad knowledge of the data protection sector. An understanding of DPA 2018, UK GDPR and FOIA legislation is essential with the motivation to obtain a professional Data Protection Officer qualification.

What we re looking for

• An understanding of current data protection legislation and/or a willingness to increase knowledge
• Experience of working unsupervised, and using your own initiative, as well as taking ownership of problems and solving them promptly wherever possible
• Experience and the ability to keep accurate records and data, in both an organised and accessible manner
• A careful and meticulous approach to case handling details
• Experience of organising and planning your own workload, with an ability to prioritise tasks to be able to meet various competing deadlines
• Knowledge of the education s environment would be advantageous but not essential.

Full training will be provided, and Data Protection practitioner training can be considered for individuals wishing to improve their knowledge of data privacy and data protection.

The role is a full or part time remote field–based role so candidates must have their own transport and be willing to travel as required to turn IT on & GDPR Sentry customers.

In return, we are offering a salary of between GBP28,000 – GBP32,000, business mileage, salary sacrifice pension scheme, a benefits & wellbeing hub including an electric car lease scheme, employee assistance programme, cycle & ebike scheme and an eye care voucher scheme.

Why join us?

We re proud of our friendly, inclusive culture and commitment to professional growth. You ll have the chance to develop your skills, work with a supportive team, and contribute to a mission that truly matters: helping schools transform learning for every pupil.

This is a Hybrid role, with occasional travel to other company sites and schools (Roughly 10 visits a year). A driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.

Transforming Learning Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment .

Happy to talk flexible working.

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