EOI - Data Protection Operations Lead

Department for Culture, Media and Sport; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Culture, Media and Sport in Manchester is seeking a data protection specialist for a short-term role aimed at strengthening data governance and compliance. The post focuses on developing data management policies, guiding legal obligations, and improving how data protection is implemented across the department.

The role covers auditing processes, handling information requests, and delivering staff training to ensure robust data protection practices, with an emphasis on UK and

Responsibilities

• Develop data management policies
• Provide expert guidance to meet legal obligations
• Assess data processes to highlight risks and make recommendations
• Audit information to ensure data protection measures are effective
• Draft or edit printed and online content around data protection
• Respond to information requests and data breaches
• Produce training for staff (face-to-face and online)
• Maintain accurate records of data processing activities
• Keep up to date with developments in UK and overseas legislation

Job description

We are transforming DCMS to meet the needs of a modern, delivery-focused department working on some of government's highest-priority agendas to drive growth, enrich lives and level-up society. Our modernisation plans include investing in systems that are fit for purpose, reduce manual work and improve how colleagues across DCMS use technology, data and digital services. This includes developing a strong central digital capability for the department. We also want to improve how we solve policy challenges by using user-centred design and working in multidisciplinary teams. This is an exciting time to join, as the team is shaping how digital, data and technology support delivery across DCMS. Our mission is to digitally enable how DCMS delivers its priority outcomes and respond to the changing needs of the sectors and partners we work with. If you want to help shape that journey, this is a great time to join us. This is a short-term role for a maximum of 1 year, which is available on both level transfer and temporary promotion.

• Develop data management policies
• Provide expert guidance to the department on how to meet legal obligations
• Assess data processes to highlight risks, and make recommendations
• Audit information to make sure data protection measures are effective
• Draft or edit printed and online content around data protection
• Respond to information requests and data breaches
• Produce face-to-face and online training for staff
• Maintain accurate records of data processing activities
• Keep up to date with developments in legislation in the UK and overseas