Data Protection Manager

Barclay Simpson; Poynton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education-focused organization is seeking an experienced privacy professional to enhance data protection and compliance efforts. This hybrid role involves working 3 days a week in South London while overseeing compliance with GDPR and DPA, conducting audits, and delivering training to staff. The ideal candidate has a strong background in data protection, particularly in educational settings. A salary of £50-54k and benefits, including a 20% pension contribution, are offered.

Benefits

20% pension contribution

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Strong background in data protection, ideally in education or a multi-site organisation.
• Expertise in GDPR, DPA, and safeguarding considerations in handling children’s data.
• Ability to engage with school leaders and staff, translating legal requirements into practical guidance.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to managing privacy risks and incidents.
• Experience developing and delivering data protection training in an accessible way.
• Certifications such as CIPP/E or CIPM would be a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the data protection framework supports the highest standards of privacy and security.
• Provide expert guidance to stakeholders on best practices.
• Oversee SARS, data breaches, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Deliver engaging training sessions to empower staff with the knowledge to handle data responsibly.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, and safeguarding teams to embed privacy by design.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments to strengthen data security and protect student information.

Job description

Overview

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Outside IR35 London | Hybrid £550-650 per day Are you an experienced privacy professional and AI ...

• £50-54k salary, 20% pension contribution, private healthcare and much more

Are you passionate about data protection and looking for a role where your work directly impacts local children’s education and future?

Package includes £50-54k salary, 20% pension contribution, private healthcare and much more.

Every day is different. You’d be responsible for data protection, information management and information and compliance activities. As well as dealing with student, partners and suppliers data daily.

Your expertise will help create a secure learning environment where young people can thrive.

They ask colleagues to work from their South London offices 3 days a week.

What you’ll do

• Ensure the data protection framework supports the highest standards of privacy and security.
• Provide expert guidance to stakeholders on best practices.
• Oversee SARS, data breaches, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Deliver engaging training sessions to empower staff with the knowledge to handle data responsibly.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, and safeguarding teams to embed privacy by design.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments to strengthen data security and protect student information.

What you’ll bring

• Experience: Strong background in data protection, ideally in education or a multi-site organisation.
• Knowledge: Expertise in GDPR, DPA, and safeguarding considerations in handling children’s data.
• Communication: Ability to engage with school leaders and staff, translating legal requirements into practical guidance.
• Problem-Solving: A proactive, solutions-focused approach to managing privacy risks and incidents.
• Training & Awareness: Experience developing and delivering data protection training in an accessible way.
• Qualifications: Certifications such as CIPP/E or CIPM would be a plus but not essential.

The role is hybrid, with 3 days a week in their South London office.

We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies. Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics. We also invite applicants who meet most of the listed requirements, even if not all, to apply. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know.

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