Data Protection Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Data Protection Officer to join our team. This is a new role designed to advance our data and compliance standards.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring The Pioneer Group complies with all relevant data privacy laws and requirements.
2. Creating and overseeing the company's data protection frameworks and controls.
3. Developing a culture that values data governance and compliance.
4. Acting as the primary contact for internal colleagues, customers, and external regulators.
5. Developing and delivering training on data protection.
6. Processing Subject Access Requests efficiently, adhering to deadlines.
7. Advising colleagues on obligations under UK GDPR and other data laws.
8. Supporting colleagues with key documentation such as Data Processing/Sharing Agreements, DPIAs, and Impact Assessments.

About you

We seek a data protection professional with accreditation in data protection and risk management, with prior experience in data protection roles. You should be confident working independently, with in-depth GDPR knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills to convey complex information clearly.

The Pioneer Group is a small Housing Association committed to community, offering a role that positively impacts our colleagues and tenants. We provide excellent terms, a permanent position, and a company dedicated to investing in our people.

Benefits include:

• Part-time hours considered—please specify in your application.
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Access to a Bupa Health Cash Plan including discounts on gym memberships, sports equipment, days out, and reimbursements for NHS prescriptions, eye tests, dental care, and physiotherapy.
• Flexible working principles supporting work-life balance.
• Family-friendly policies with enhanced benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Internal coaching, mentoring, and support programs.
• Staff social events.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and be themselves, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, or beliefs.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Lauren Beech, Technology and Insight Director.