Data Protection Officer

Liberty Towers; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy seeks a Data Protection Consultant in London for a hybrid role. This position involves helping educational institutions meet legal obligations, offering varied, client-facing work with flexibility. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in data protection along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in data protection, compliance, legal or consultancy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients to provide tailored compliance guidance.
• Conduct risk and compliance audits to identify non-compliance.
• Develop and update data protection policies.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Risk Assessment

Education

Experience in data protection or compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office 365

Job description

This range is provided by Liberty Towers. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Role: Data Protection Officer

Location: London (Hybrid)

Our client, a specialist consultancy, is looking to hire a Data Protection Consultant for a hybrid role based in London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong interest in data protection and compliance, offering varied, client-facing work with flexibility to work remotely.

About the Role:

As a Data Protection Consultant, you’ll be at the forefront of helping educational institutions meet their legal obligations and protect sensitive information. You’ll work closely with clients to assess risk, develop policies, respond to incidents, and deliver practical, high-impact training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Engagement – Build strong, trusted relationships and offer clear, tailored compliance guidance.
• Risk and Compliance Auditing – Review data practices and identify areas of non-compliance.
• Incident Response – Quickly contain and manage data breaches, providing expert support.
• Policy Development – Draft and update data protection policies and ensure documentation remains current.
• Reporting and Analysis – Produce well-written, analytical reports and carry out research as needed.
• Training Delivery – Deliver engaging training sessions, both in-person and online.
• Autonomous Working – Manage your own workload and adapt to different client needs.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in data protection, compliance, legal, education, or consultancy. Candidates from related backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Office 365.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Experience working in or with the education sector is desirable but not essential.

Why Apply?

• Contribute to meaningful work supporting schools and academies.
• Enjoy a hybrid working model with autonomy and variety.
• Join a knowledgeable, supportive team with a strong sense of purpose.
• Benefit from ongoing training and development.

Interested in applying?

If you have a background in data protection, legal, or compliance and enjoy working closely with clients, this is a great opportunity to develop your career while making a real impact.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  Education and Legal Services

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