Deputy Data Protection Officer

Webrecruit (Client Branded); United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A faith-based charity in London is seeking a Deputy Data Protection Officer to ensure compliance with UK GDPR and privacy legislation. The ideal candidate has experience in data protection, particularly within non-profit environments. Responsibilities include developing privacy governance frameworks and acting as a key contact for data protection queries. This role offers a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 and numerous benefits, including hybrid working and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

23 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme (5% employer contribution)

Potential for hybrid working after probation

Enhanced parental leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance/Death in Service benefit

Cycle to work scheme

Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards glasses

Discounts via Reward Gateway scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Experience in UK data privacy compliance.
• Experience working within a faith-based, non-profit, or charitable organisation.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and related legislation.
• Oversee data compliance and promote best practices.
• Develop and maintain the privacy governance framework.
• Act as first point of contact for data protection queries.
• Support management of data breaches and subject access requests.

Skills

UK data privacy compliance

Discretion in handling confidential information

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Teams

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Data protection and/or privacy certification

Job description

Deputy Data Protection Officer

London, SW1P

About Us

We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith‑based charity, home to the Archbishop of Westminster (Cardinal Vincent Nichols) and our beautiful Westminster Cathedral. As one of the leading Catholic dioceses in the country, we deliver our charitable mission through an extensive network of schools, parishes and social justice initiatives, with a commitment to positively impacting the lives of all members of society.

The Benefits

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
• 23 days' annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme for eligible employees – 5% paid by the employer
• Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension
• Potential for hybrid working after probation
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance/Death in Service benefit
• Cycle to work scheme
• Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses
• Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced data privacy professional from a faith‑based, non‑profit or charitable background with UK data privacy compliance expertise to join our mission‑driven organisation.

You’ll have the chance to grow your professional portfolio of experience in a complex, meaningful environment where privacy work truly matters.

Along the way, you will benefit from supportive colleagues, opportunities to further enhance your specialist expertise, and the chance to make a tangible, positive impact on how we serve our communities.

So, if you’re ready to use your data protection expertise to support a mission with real purpose, then apply today.

The Role

As the Deputy Data Protection Officer, you’ll ensure we meet our obligations under UK GDPR and related legislation.

Supporting and deputising for the Data Protection Officer, you will oversee data compliance, promote best practice, and embed a strong culture of privacy and accountability across all diocesan activities.

From developing privacy frameworks and managing data mapping exercises to delivering engaging training and conducting audits, you’ll help ensure that all data handling aligns with legal and ethical standards.

Additionally, you will:

• Act as the first point of contact for data protection queries
• Develop and maintain our privacy governance framework
• Co‑ordinate and review data audits, risk assessments, and DPIAs
• Monitor and review third‑party data sharing and processing arrangements
• Support the management of data breaches, complaints, and subject access requests

About You

• Experience in a similar role
• Experience in UK data privacy compliance
• Experience working within a faith‑based, non‑profit, or charitable organisation
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• A data protection and/or privacy certification, such as CIPP, CIPT, CIPM, ISEB, etc., or the willingness to achieve this within a short period of joining

Closing date: 28/11/2025

Shortlisting: 04/12/2025 (online)

Interview: 11/12/2025 (in person)

Other organisations may call this role Data Protection Officer, DPO, Deputy DPO, Assistant Data Protection Officer, Data Privacy Compliance Officer, GDPR Officer, or GDPR Compliance Officer.

Webrecruit and the Diocese of Westminster are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re ready to make a meaningful impact as a Deputy Data Protection Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.