GDPR & DSAR Information Management Lead

Public Sector Resourcing; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in the UK is seeking a GDPR & DSAR Information Management Lead for a remote contract lasting until March 28, 2026. The role involves leading the DSAR processing team, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, and managing relationships with stakeholders. Candidates must have in-depth knowledge of UK GDPR, experience in data redaction, and strong leadership skills. This opportunity includes improving processes and maintaining policies, with an emphasis on continuous improvement. Suitable for those with active SC Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of UK GDPR and Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR).
• Proven experience in data redaction and handling sensitive information.
• Active SC Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the DSAR processing team ensuring compliance with UK GDPR.
• Review high-risk DSAR cases and determine disclosure decisions.
• Act as a senior contact for stakeholders providing expert advice.
• Drive improvement initiatives including automation in DSAR handling.
• Maintain GDPR-related policies and deliver training to staff.
• Monitor compliance performance indicators and manage escalations.

Skills

Knowledge of UK GDPR

Data redaction

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Tools

Thunderbird data management system

Job description

On behalf of the Cabinet Office, we are looking for a GDPR & DSAR Information Management Lead (Inside IR35) for a 3 months until 28/03/2026 contract based REMOTELY.

The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. The Cabinet Office is also the corporate headquarters for the government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. More information about the Cabinet Office can be found on its web site.

his is an exciting time for the team as we are seeking to make significant changes and improvements to many aspects of how we work and the service we provide, especially investigating new technology available and how this can increase efficiency. You will also be joining the team as it prepares for an increase in activity and responsibility.

You will be joining an expanding team who provide a dedicated and expert function in processing SARs. The team has a strong customer service culture, providing a key service across CO so the ability and expertise to build strong professional relationships on both an individual and team basis is very important. Close liaison with individual Business Units is vital to meeting our performance indicators and there will be opportunity to develop this further.

The role is important as it ensures that we adhere to the UK GDPR requirements on Data Subject Rights and ensure that we issue the right information at the right time, by responding to requests in full and within statutory timescales.

As a GDPR & DSAR Information Management Lead your main responsibilities will be:

• Oversee the DSAR processing team, ensuring compliance with statutory timelines and UK GDPR requirements.
• Review and approve high-risk or sensitive DSAR cases, determining exemptions and disclosure decisions in line with legislation.
• Act as the senior point of contact for Business Units, NAO, and internal stakeholders, providing expert advice on data privacy and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and technology adoption, to enhance efficiency and accuracy in DSAR handling.
• Maintain and update GDPR‑related policies and procedures; deliver training and guidance to upskill staff and embed best practices.
• Monitor compliance performance indicators, manage escalations, and ensure robust audit trails for internal and external reviews.

Essential:

• In‑depth knowledge of UK GDPR and Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR).
• Proven experience in data redaction, data extraction, and handling sensitive information.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with experience in governance and assurance frameworks.
• Active SC Security Clearance.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Thunderbird data management system.
• Experience in digital transformation or automation within data privacy functions.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, The Cabinet Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

The Cabinet Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex‑military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".