Data Protection Manager

Staffordshire Police; Stafford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A police service in the UK is seeking an experienced Data Protection Manager. This role involves protecting data and ensuring compliance with data protection laws. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, and have experience in data protection or governance. Join us in shaping the future of policing with a commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Pension Scheme - 21.5% contribution

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible / Agile Working

Sick pay scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Training and development opportunities

Free Parking at selected sites

Onsite catering facilities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a senior data protection, legal, or governance role.
• Experience within law enforcement or the public sector is an advantage.
• Ability to advise senior leaders and manage data breaches.

Responsibilities

• Protect data and ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.
• Act as Data Protection Officer (DPO) providing oversight on data protection matters.
• Lead compliance activities and develop internal policies.

Skills

Data protection expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Grade H £45,147 - £52,491 – Permanent

Staffordshire Police is continually striving to deliver the best possible service for the county’s residents, businesses and visitors. It is a fast-paced organisation, adaptive to modern policing needs and open to continual improvement. Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serves.

For more information about Staffordshire Police please visit the Home page.

About The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Data Protection professional with a passion for upholding the highest standards of information governance? We are seeking an exceptional Data Protection Manager to join Staffordshire Police. This is a critical statutory role where you will protect our data and ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR. In addition to your responsibilities as Data Protection Manager, you will also act as the organisation’s Data Protection Officer (DPO), providing independent oversight and expert advice on all data protection matters.

This isn’t just an advisory role; you’ll be a key influencer. You should be a strategic thinker with the analytical and communication skills to advise our Deputy Chief Constable and other senior leaders. You’ll work independently to manage data breaches, lead compliance activities, develop robust internal policies, and drive compliance activities across the organisation.

We’re looking for a highly motivated and proactive individual with demonstrable experience in a senior data protection, legal, or governance role. Experience within law enforcement or the public sector would be a significant advantage. If you bring integrity, a proactive approach, and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you. Join us and take on a role that is essential to our mission in helping Staffordshire Police become an outstanding police service. Further details of the key tasks and responsibilities can be found within the role profile.

Closing date: 5th November 2025 at Midday.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund
• Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays.
• Flexible / Agile Working
• Sick pay scheme
• Fostering friendly policy
• Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
• Access to health and wellbeing support
• Eye care vouchers
• On site Gyms
• Staff associations
• Reward and Recognition
• Blue light Card
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Parking at selected sites
• Onsite catering facilities
• Access to Staff Networks
• Union support
• Financial products and services

Please note that applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified/experienced individuals. However prior consideration will be given to applications from individuals who are ‘at risk’ and employed by Staffordshire Police. If an appointment is made from that at risk group, the post may be withdrawn. In this event, a representative from the People Services team will notify any affected applicants.

Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve. Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage applications from all underrepresented groups including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people with a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.

We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-in support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values that Staffordshire Police values, we would welcome you to apply.

For more information on Positive Action please email the team at [e-mail]. For recruitment queries please email [e-mail].

Residency & Vetting

Residency Eligibility: You will need to have been a resident in the UK for the last three years consecutively for RV Level roles and five years for MV Level roles. See the Vetting information via the provided link.

Note: If you are successful at interview and commence pre-employment checks this will include vetting. Please see what this involves and the process via the linked page: Police vetting process | Join The Police (joiningthepolice.co.uk)