Data Protection Lead: Strategy, Compliance & Public Trust

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Job summary

Department for Transport in Leeds is seeking a Data Protection Manager to lead a team of advisers and provide expert guidance on information rights law. You will work with senior leaders to ensure compliance and safeguard public trust.

You will champion data protection by design and default, maintain records such as the Register of Processing Activities, and oversee FOI advice to promote transparency and accountability.

Qualifications

• Lead an information rights team with confidence and expertise.
• Advise and influence senior decision-makers on data protection.
• Promote data protection by design and default across projects.
• Maintain records and evidence compliance, e.g., ROPA and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of advisers providing expert advice on information rights law and risks.
• Advocate for data protection by design and default in processes and changes.
• Ensure accountability obligations with accurate records and ROPA.
• Manage individual rights requests within statutory timescales and monitor performance.
• Maintain ongoing professional development for you and your team.

Skills

Data protection

Information rights

Leadership

Strategic influence

Governance

Job description

Department for Transport in Leeds is seeking a Data Protection Manager to lead a team of advisers and provide expert guidance on information rights law. You will work with senior leaders to ensure compliance and safeguard public trust.

You will champion data protection by design and default, maintain records such as the Register of Processing Activities, and oversee FOI advice to promote transparency and accountability.