GDPR Compliance Manager

Leighacademiestrust; Rochester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

On-site parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Referral incentive

Free virtual GP service

Job summary

Leigh Academies Trust is looking for a GDPR Compliance Manager to lead data protection efforts and move from reactive handling to proactive assurance. You will oversee case coordination, register management and QA across academies, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, DPA 2018 and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

The role requires knowledge of UK data protection laws, experience with SARs and data breaches, and willingness to travel within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, DPA 2018 and Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
• Experience managing SARs, data breaches and processing registers.
• Attention to detail, auditing skills, and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee central case coordination across all academies.
• Manage SARs handling, data processing registers and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with Head of GDPR Safeguarding and travel across Trust academies.

Skills

UK data protection law knowledge

SARs handling

data breach management

processing registers

auditing

clear communication

travel willingness

Tools

Data protection tools

Job description

Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Join Leigh Academies Trust as a GDPR Compliance Manager and help drive our shift from reactive case handling to proactive data assurance. Working alongside the Head of GDPR Safeguarding, you will oversee central case coordination, register management, and quality assurance across all our academies, ensuring strict compliance with UK GDPR, the DPA 2018, and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

What We're Looking For;

• Strong knowledge of UK data protection legislation (UK GDPR, DPA 2018, Data (Use and Access) Act 2025).
• Proven experience managing SARs, data breaches, and processing registers.
• Exceptional attention to detail, auditing skills, and clear communication.
• Willingness to travel across Trust academies.

In return, our successful candidate will receive;

• A starting salary of £30,108 per annum
• 25 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days with length of service
• Local Government Pension Scheme - with a generous employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Free on-site parking
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme - Wellbeing and advice
• 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service

This is a permanent, full-time role. We can also offer hybrid working, which can be discussed with the hiring managers.
Please note, this role is office based at Leigh Academies Trust Head Office.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.