Hybrid Data Protection & Governance Lead

Office Angels; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Additional annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development

Discount platform

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Office Angels in Ashford, Kent seeks a Data Protection Manager to lead information governance and protection across the organisation, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and DSPT. You will work with senior leaders, IT and clinical teams to manage data protection and information security obligations.

The role focuses on practical, outcome‑driven advice, is hybrid with on-site parking, and offers a competitive salary and benefits package including pension and enhanced leave.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Data Protection, Information Governance, Freedom of Information or Cyber Security.
• A recognised Data Protection or Information Governance qualification (or actively working towards one).
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, data protection legislation and information governance frameworks.
• Experience in healthcare or another highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee information governance and data protection activity across the business, ensuring UK GDPR compliance.
• Lead on SARs, FOIs, DPAs and information sharing arrangements with risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams on cyber security initiatives and incident response.
• Act as trusted advisor to colleagues and senior leaders on data protection matters.
• Use audits and monitoring to strengthen governance and reduce risk.

Skills

Data Protection

Information Governance

Cyber Security

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Professional qualification in Data Protection/Information Governance

Job description

Office Angels in Ashford, Kent seeks a Data Protection Manager to lead information governance and protection across the organisation, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and DSPT. You will work with senior leaders, IT and clinical teams to manage data protection and information security obligations.

The role focuses on practical, outcome‑driven advice, is hybrid with on-site parking, and offers a competitive salary and benefits package including pension and enhanced leave.