Data Protection Lead
Posted 5 days ago by RG Setsquare
£33 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
City of London, London
Summary: The Data Protection Lead role involves supporting the Data Protection Manager in ensuring compliance with data protection legislation within a Housing Association. The position requires a subject matter expert to lead initiatives aimed at meeting upcoming compliance requirements and improving incident management processes. The role is hybrid, requiring one day a week in the Camden office and four days remote work. The contract is temporary, lasting for three months with potential for extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead work to meet upcoming data protection complaint requirements (June deadline), including reviewing policies, procedures, and hybrid complaint handling processes
- Drive improvements and efficiencies in incident and breach management, including reporting and use of a privacy management platform
- Lead the review and update of privacy notices across multiple websites and services
- Support assurance activities to ensure policies, procedures, and notices remain compliant and up to date
Key Skills:
- Strong knowledge of UK data protection and privacy legislation
- Proven experience applying data protection principles in an operational environment
- Experience within Housing or a similar regulated sector is desirable
- Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and influence best practice
Salary (Rate): £33.16/hour
City: Camden
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Job Title: Data Protection Lead
Rate: £33.16 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 3-month rolling
Location: Hybrid - 1 day per week in Camden office, 4 days remote
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Data Protection Lead to join a Housing Association on a temporary basis. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will support the Data Protection Manager and collaborate with other Leads to ensure compliance with data protection legislation while enabling business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead work to meet upcoming data protection complaint requirements (June deadline), including reviewing policies, procedures, and hybrid complaint handling processes
- Drive improvements and efficiencies in incident and breach management, including reporting and use of a privacy management platform
- Lead the review and update of privacy notices across multiple websites and services
- Support assurance activities to ensure policies, procedures, and notices remain compliant and up to date
About You
Strong knowledge of UK data protection and privacy legislation
Proven experience applying data protection principles in an operational environment
Experience within Housing or a similar regulated sector is desirable
Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and influence best practice
Additional Information
Hybrid working: 1 day per week in Camden office
Subject to Basic Criminal Record Check
If you're a proactive Data Protection professional looking to make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.