Data Protection & Governance Lead

eTeach UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension: New City College career avg (

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible &

Job summary

New City College is seeking a proactive Data Governance Officer to support data protection, information governance, transparency, and compliance. You will lead SARs and FOI requests, advise on legislation, assist with DPIAs, data breaches, and reporting.

The role requires cross‑functional collaboration across legal, IT, compliance, and operations, with coverage for the Senior Group Complaints Officer as needed. NCC champions safeguarding and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
• Experience with SARs, FOI and information governance processes is advantageous.
• Able to manage multiple requests with strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration and coordination of Subject Access Requests and information rights.
• Coordinate Freedom of Information requests and ensure statutory timescales.
• Provide guidance on data protection legislation to managers and staff.
• Support investigation and reporting of data breaches and information security incidents.
• Maintain data protection records, governance registers and processing activity logs.
• Assist with DPIAs and privacy risk assessments.
• Deliver data protection training and awareness activities.
• Liaise with ICO when required and produce compliance reports.

Skills

Data protection knowledge

Information governance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Law/IT or related field

Tools

MS Office

Records management systems

Job description

New City College is seeking a proactive Data Governance Officer to support data protection, information governance, transparency, and compliance. You will lead SARs and FOI requests, advise on legislation, assist with DPIAs, data breaches, and reporting.

The role requires cross‑functional collaboration across legal, IT, compliance, and operations, with coverage for the Senior Group Complaints Officer as needed. NCC champions safeguarding and inclusion.