Senior Data Compliance Officer — Flexible Hybrid & Impact

Sandwell; Little Fields; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public sector pension

Hybrid working

Job summary

Sandwell Council is seeking a Senior Data Compliance Officer to lead information governance across a large public sector organisation, ensuring statutory obligations under data protection, FOI, and information rights are met. You will oversee FOI/EIR/SAR processes, advise on GDPR, DPIAs, data sharing, and advise leadership; support emerging tech governance and AI privacy risks.

The role offers flexible and hybrid working, opportunities for professional development, and a broad remit across the

Qualifications

• A degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Professional qualifications in Data Protection, Information Rights or Investigations (desirable).
• Significant experience of working within Information Governance and Data Protection.
• Strong understanding of GDPR, Data Protection legislation, FOI legislation and Information Governance principles.
• Experience of conducting investigations and managing complex cases.
• Experience of advising senior managers and stakeholders on compliance matters.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
• The ability to explain complex legislation to a wide range of audiences.
• Experience of supervising staff and allocating workloads.

Responsibilities

• Lead on FOI, EIR and SAR processes and manage data breach investigations.
• Provide expert advice on GDPR/Data Protection compliance and DPIAs.
• Support governance around emerging technologies and AI privacy risks.
• Prepare responses to the ICO and produce detailed reports and recommendations.
• Coach and develop junior team members.
• Deliver training and promote best practice in information governance.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, partner organisations and external stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

GDPR knowledge

Analytical skills

Report writing

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Sandwell Council is seeking a Senior Data Compliance Officer to lead information governance across a large public sector organisation, ensuring statutory obligations under data protection, FOI, and information rights are met. You will oversee FOI/EIR/SAR processes, advise on GDPR, DPIAs, data sharing, and advise leadership; support emerging tech governance and AI privacy risks.

The role offers flexible and hybrid working, opportunities for professional development, and a broad remit across the