Part-Time Data Privacy & Compliance Officer

East Durham College; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (

LGPS Pension Scheme with up to 17.5%

Cash Healthcare Plan

Discounted Gym Membership

Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity leave

3 days paid emergency leave

CPD funding

Onsite restaurant & canteen

Free onsite parking

Onsite Nursery facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Free Beamish Tickets

Job summary

East Durham College is inviting applications for a part-time role based at the Peterlee/Houghall Campus. The role focuses on delivering an ambitious curriculum while ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and related information governance requirements.

Candidates should have a degree level qualification or equivalent experience, plus a recognised data protection qualification. Ongoing CPD and access to staff benefits are provided within a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Recognised data protection, privacy or information governance qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in data protection or information governance.
• GCSE level standard education or equivalent (maths & English)

Responsibilities

• Deliver an ambitious curriculum with impartial advice, oversight and assurance to support compliance with UK GDPR and related laws.
• Monitor and assure compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, PECR, FOI, EIR and ICO guidance.
• Support equality, safeguarding and broader education sector requirements as part of the role.

Education

Degree level qualification

Data protection qualification

CPD in data protection

GCSE maths and English

Job description

East Durham College is inviting applications for a part-time role based at the Peterlee/Houghall Campus. The role focuses on delivering an ambitious curriculum while ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and related information governance requirements.

Candidates should have a degree level qualification or equivalent experience, plus a recognised data protection qualification. Ongoing CPD and access to staff benefits are provided within a supportive educational environment.