Data Protection & Risk Compliance Advisor

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Stroud; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension

Flexible working

Eye test

Car parking

Annual leave entitlement

Job summary

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College is seeking a Risk and Compliance Advisor to join the Finance team. The role supports the Data Protection Officer and helps ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR and related policies.

Based at Filton or Stroud Campus, the position offers part-time hours up to 18.5 per week and a salary up to £28,050 depending on qualifications and experience. Closing date: 7 September 2026; [e-mail] for queries.

Qualifications

• GCSEs/A-Levels or equivalent, including English and Maths.
• Experience maintaining logs, registers, databases, or tracking systems.
• Experience handling confidential information with high discretion.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines.
• High level of accuracy in typing and proofreading data.

Responsibilities

• Support the DPO in monitoring compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.
• Log, track, and monitor deadlines for FOI requests and Subject Access Requests.
• Maintain the College’s Data Breach Register, DPIA Register and RoPA.
• Format and update departmental risk registers under the Head of Risk and Compliance.

Skills

Logging experience

Data management

Discretion

Organisation

Attention to detail

GCSEs/A-Levels English/Maths

Education

GCSEs/A-Levels

Job description

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College is seeking a Risk and Compliance Advisor to join the Finance team. The role supports the Data Protection Officer and helps ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR and related policies.

Based at Filton or Stroud Campus, the position offers part-time hours up to 18.5 per week and a salary up to £28,050 depending on qualifications and experience. Closing date: 7 September 2026; [e-mail] for queries.