Operations & Data Protection Lead (Hybrid)

Not For Profit People; Hove; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Church Worker's Pension Scheme 15.1%

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Ride to work scheme

Development opportunities

Job summary

The Diocese of Sussex in Hove invites applications for a part-time Data Protection and Operations Manager. This role leads Church House operations, governance, and compliance while guiding a small team and contracts.

It includes DPO duties, health and safety, records management, and digital initiatives in a hybrid working setting. We seek an experienced leader with data protection knowledge, facilities experience, and strong collaboration skills to support the Diocese’s mission and events across

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing staff.
• Knowledge of data protection legislation and information governance.
• Experience of information management or database administration.
• Experience of facilities, supplier or contract management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proactive, collaborative and adaptable, supporting the Church’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop operational and support services across Church House.
• Manage facilities, suppliers, contracts and operational budgets.
• Act as Data Protection Officer and lead GDPR compliance, including Subject Access Requests.
• Oversee information governance, records management and organisational systems.
• Maintain and develop business continuity and risk management processes.
• Manage organisational policies and complaints administration.
• Support the Diocese’s digital development through Microsoft 365, automation and AI-enabled solutions.
• Coordinate operational arrangements for major diocesan events and conferences.

Skills

Leadership

Data protection

Information governance

Facilities management

Contract management

Project management

Microsoft 365

Communication

Problem solving

Diplomacy

Tools

Microsoft 365

Records management tools

GDPR compliance tools

Job description

The Diocese of Sussex in Hove invites applications for a part-time Data Protection and Operations Manager. This role leads Church House operations, governance, and compliance while guiding a small team and contracts.

It includes DPO duties, health and safety, records management, and digital initiatives in a hybrid working setting. We seek an experienced leader with data protection knowledge, facilities experience, and strong collaboration skills to support the Diocese’s mission and events across