Hybrid Data Protection Partner

Home Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days leave

Health cash plan

Pension contributions up to 7%

Life insurance 3x salary

Job summary

Home Group is seeking an experienced data protection professional to support compliance and advise colleagues on the lawful use of personal data. Working with the Data Protection Manager, you will handle data requests, data breaches, and risk assessments.

This hands-on role requires practical communication, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex rules into clear guidance for teams across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of UK data protection law.
• Experience handling data subject rights, data breaches and Data Protection Impact Assessments.
• Expert knowledge of Subject Access Requests, including those raised by colleagues.
• Ability to explain complex issues clearly to all levels of the organisation.
• Good judgement and constructive challenge when needed.
• A data protection qualification is held.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, practical data protection advice across services and projects.
• Lead on managing data breaches and support proportionate risk decisions.
• Manage governance records and reporting, including Records of Processing Activities.
• Handle complex Information Rights Requests with care.
• Complete and review Data Protection Impact Assessments.
• Support teams designing systems and processes involving personal data.
• Identify compliance gaps and translate them into practical improvements.

Skills

Data protection knowledge

Data subject rights handling

Data breaches handling

Subject Access Requests knowledge

Clear communication

Judgement

Education

Data protection qualification

Job description

Home Group is seeking an experienced data protection professional to support compliance and advise colleagues on the lawful use of personal data. Working with the Data Protection Manager, you will handle data requests, data breaches, and risk assessments.

This hands-on role requires practical communication, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex rules into clear guidance for teams across the organisation.