Data Protection Manager

Location: Near Fareham

Salary: A GBP 45,147 : A GBP 48,894 per annum (pending 4.2 pay award)

Hours per week : 37 Hours, (Part:time can be discussed) Monday : Friday with flexible office hours

Contract Type: Temporary 12 months with the possibility of extension

Closing date: Sunday 30 November 2025 23:59

The organisation has two main functions : manage and coordinate national Data Protection activity, and also Freedom of Information, acting as the central conduit for advice and guidance across UK forces.

The Role

They are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join the organisation as a Data Protection Manager. This is a unique opportunity to work within a national policing unit. You will work within the organisation providing a specialist advice and support service to all UK police forces in respect of data protection legislation. You will, develop, maintain and deliver a National DP Training packages, designed to promote DP best practice across the Police Service, mitigating the risk of breaches and ICO regulatory action. This role provides the opportunity to make national change across policing with Data Sharing practices, working closely with the NPCC and external stakeholders. All to enable proactive data sharing practices in policing and provide support and advice to police forces on all things data protection. The organisation supports flexible working requests, which will be considered for this vacancy. The successful applicant must work a minimum of 28 hours, across 3:4 days. Working hours can be discussed at interview.

Skills And Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• Educated to Level 6 OR work experience deemed to have brought the role holder to a comparable level.
• To possess a nationally recognised training and development qualification.

Desirable

Academic, professional or vocational qualifications relevant to data protection.

Essential Experience

• Substantial knowledge of Data Protection and Human Rights Acts and related legislation.
• Possess highly effective interpersonal, analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written, and has the ability to influence senior management.
• To demonstrate the ability to present reports recommending improvements in processes and date recording to comply with national and local requirements to senior staff.
• Experience of training delivery and/or presentations.

Desirable

Knowledge of Police organisation and structure, criminal law and police regulations.

Benefits

• A hybrid working environment with flexible working hours (subject to the completion of mandatory training)
• Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days (pro:rata for part:time workers) in addition to public holidays, rising to 32 after five years service.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card
• Excellent wellbeing support including onsite wellbeing rooms and access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff representation groups and inclusion network

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