Data Protection Specialist
Posted 2 weeks ago by Barclay Simpson
£65,000 Per year
Inside
Hybrid
Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Data Protection SME involves providing temporary support to the Information Assurance function of a large public sector organization during a period of increased demand and organizational change. The successful candidate will act in a Deputy DPO capacity, offering hands-on expertise and strategic leadership in data protection activities. This position is hybrid and requires a strong understanding of UK GDPR and experience in a regulated environment. The contract duration is between 6 to 12 months, classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review, improve, and embed data protection processes and controls
- Define and formalise escalation routes and governance
- Support delivery across DSARs, Rectification and erasure requests, FOI matters, and related data protection and disclosure activity
- Provide strategic problem-solving support within a regulated, operational environment
- Take ownership of specific projects and workstreams, reducing pressure on senior stakeholders
Key Skills:
- Demonstrable experience in a Data Protection role
- Strong, practical knowledge of UK GDPR and information assurance
- Experience working in policing, law enforcement, or the wider public sector highly desirable
- Proven track record of reviewing and improving processes during periods of change
- Comfortable operating within regulated, complex organisational cultures
- Must be willing and eligible to undergo vetting
Salary (Rate): £65,000.00 yearly
City: Northamptonshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
A large public sector organisation operating in a highly regulated, operational environment is seeking a senior Data Protection Subject Matter Expert to provide temporary support to its Information Assurance function. This role has been created to relieve pressure on the existing Data Protection Officer during a period of increased demand, heightened scrutiny, and significant organisational change. The successful candidate will act in a Deputy DPO type capacity, providing hands-on expertise, strategic input, and leadership across data protection activities.
- Review, improve, and embed data protection processes and controls
- Define and formalise escalation routes and governance
- Support delivery across DSARs, Rectification and erasure requests, FOI matters, and related data protection and disclosure activity.
- Provide strategic problem-solving support within a regulated, operational environment
- Take ownership of specific projects and workstreams, reducing pressure on senior stakeholders
Candidate Profile
- Demonstrable experience in a Data Protection role
- Strong, practical knowledge of UK GDPR and information assurance
- Experience working in policing, law enforcement, or the wider public sector highly desirable
- Proven track record of reviewing and improving processes during periods of change
- Comfortable operating within regulated, complex organisational cultures
- Must be willing and eligible to undergo vetting
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