Data Protection Leader: Privacy Strategy & Governance

Red Kite Community Housing Limited; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Kite Community Housing Limited is seeking an experienced data protection and information rights professional to support the Board, Executive Leadership Team and staff.

You will lead a proportionate assurance programme, advise on DPIAs and data breaches, and coordinate readiness for STAIRs Phase 2 from 1 April 2027 while establishing governance, records and reporting to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a GDPR qualification and experience implementing UK GDPR compliance.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements, including monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments, personal data breaches and complex information rights decisions.
• Lead readiness for STAIRs Phase 2 requests from 1 April 2027.
• Establish governance, guidance, templates, case records and management information; monitor response times and escalations to the Housing Ombudsman.

Skills

Data protection

Information rights

Presentation skills

Education

Graduate with GDPR qualification

Job description

Red Kite Community Housing Limited is seeking an experienced data protection and information rights professional to support the Board, Executive Leadership Team and staff.

You will lead a proportionate assurance programme, advise on DPIAs and data breaches, and coordinate readiness for STAIRs Phase 2 from 1 April 2027 while establishing governance, records and reporting to senior leaders.