Hybrid Compliance & Data Protection Lead

Horserace Betting Levy Board; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Job summary

The Horserace Betting Levy Board is seeking a Compliance Lead to join a small, dedicated team. Reporting to the Head of Technology, this role provides organisation-wide assurance across corporate compliance, data protection, and data retention.

You will ensure statutory duties and public sector obligations are met in line with legislation and Government standards. Key responsibilities include governing data protection, policy management, staff training, and risk oversight, with hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience in a compliance, governance and/or assurance role.
• Knowledge of UK data protection legislation and public sector governance frameworks.
• Ability to draft, implement and maintain corporate policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data protection policies, handle GDPR queries and DSARs.
• Train staff on information security, records management and data handling.
• Own the compliance matrix and ensure policies are updated and accessible.
• Monitor business continuity and contingency planning.
• Address issues from internal compliance gap analyses.
• Assist with procurement compliance and supplier reviews.

Skills

Data protection

Policy development

Governance

Risk management

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in law or public administration

Tools

Policy management software

Job description

The Horserace Betting Levy Board is seeking a Compliance Lead to join a small, dedicated team. Reporting to the Head of Technology, this role provides organisation-wide assurance across corporate compliance, data protection, and data retention.

You will ensure statutory duties and public sector obligations are met in line with legislation and Government standards. Key responsibilities include governing data protection, policy management, staff training, and risk oversight, with hybrid working