Data Protection Officer

Service Care Solutions Ltd • TRAFFIC • England, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 3d ago

Data Protection Officer - 6-Month Contract
Location: Hybrid (Office base with flexible remote working)
Rate: £30.99 per hour (Umbrella) Annual Equivalent: £45,147 (PO2)
Contract Duration: Until 12/12/2025
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Department: Governance & Compliance

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Protection Officer to join a policing organisation within their Governance & Compliance team. This is a critical role that ensures the organisation meets its legal and ethical obligations under Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation.

You'll be working across all levels of the force, acting as the key point of contact for the Information Commissioner's Office, overseeing data breaches, advising on privacy risks, and ensuring the force remains compliant with Data Protection Act (Part 2 & 3) and Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the Force's Data Protection Officer and Freedom of Information Officer, acting on behalf of the Chief Constable.
Liaise directly with the ICO on breach reporting, investigations, and regulatory interpretation.
Lead and manage the Information Disclosure Team, ensuring service standards and statutory compliance.
Provide strategic advice across departments on data sharing, privacy impact assessments, and compliance.
Develop and implement internal training on data protection and FOI legislation for all staff levels.
Create and maintain records for data breaches, information sharing agreements, and statutory disclosures.

Key Skills & Experience ? Qualified in Data Protection (must include Part 2; Part 3 is essential unless directly relevant experience can be demonstrated)
Proven leadership experience within a data governance, FOI, or compliance setting
Strong working knowledge of police systems, statutory disclosures, and ICO regulation
Experience handling complex SARs, EIRs, and third-party legal information requests
Strategic communicator with the ability to influence at all levels

Desirable

Previous experience within policing or criminal justice environments
Sufficient familiarity with S55 breach handling, civil disclosure procedures, and ICO determinations

Working Arrangements

Hybrid model with flexible remote working options
Occasional travel to attend national and regional meetings
Must be vetted to Management Vetting (MV & SC) level

Apply today to take on this pivotal role in maintaining transparency, safeguarding information rights, and upholding public trust.

For more information or to submit your CV, contact:

Related Jobs

Data Analyst

IO Associates • TRAFFIC • England, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 3d ago

Data Outside IR35

Project Details: I'm working closely with one of my clients who are assisting one of their Policing accounts on an Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) build. For this programme, they're looking for 2x Data Analysts to support...

3d ago

Apply

Finance data analyst business partner (Visa Sponsorship Available)

Techwaka • TRAFFIC • England, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 1w ago

Data

£55k per annum Costello Medical Role Summary Responsibilities: As a Finance Data Analyst & Business Partner at Costello Medical, you will leverage your analytical skills and industry expertise to support strategic in...

1w ago

Apply

Data and Customer Administrator (Building Control Team)

Positive Employment • TRAFFIC • England, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 2w ago

Data

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Data and Customer Administrator for our client a local government organisation in Enfield.The successful candidate will work as part of the Building Control Technical Sup...

2w ago

Apply

Data Privacy & Security Manager

Futura Design Ltd • TRAFFIC • England, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 2w ago

Data

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Data Privacy & Security Manager to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026. Umbrella Pay Rate: £40.17 per hour. This role wil...

2w ago

Apply

Transformation Office Analyst

Investigo • TRAFFIC • England, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 23h ago

Outside IR35

Transformation Office Analyst 12-Month Contract £400-£500 per day Outside IR35 Hybrid Working Drive transformational change within a dynamic private equity portfolio company We're seeking an experienced Transformation Of...

23h ago

Apply

Head of Service - Neighbourhoods and Partnerships

Kirklees Council • TRAFFIC • England, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 23h ago

Head of Service - Neighbourhoods and Partnerships Join to apply for the Head of Service - Neighbourhoods and Partnerships role at Kirklees Council Continue with Google Continue with Google Head of Service - Neighbourhood...

23h ago

Apply

Security Colleague

ASDA • TRAFFIC • England, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 23h ago

Job Title Security Colleague Location Altrincham Broadheath Employment Type Part time Contract Type Permanent Shift Pattern Work Shift: Days Hours per Week 25 Pay Rate £12.21 Category Retail Hourly Colleagues, Store Oper...

23h ago

Apply

Senior Engineer - Water waste/treatment design specialist

Real Staffing Group • APPLICATION • Remote (England, Not Specified, United Kingdom) • £500 - £550 / day • 1d ago

Fully Remote

Senior Engineer - Water Waste/Treatment Design Specialist Opportunity Interim Outside IR35 6 month contract - fully remote working Our client is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Engineer with extensive experi...

1d ago

Apply

Transformation Office Analyst

Investigo Limited • TRAFFIC • England, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 2d ago

Outside IR35

2d ago

Apply

Information Officer (Temp) - South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited. • TRAFFIC • England, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 2d ago

Post Title: Information Officer Contract: Temporary for 12 months Salary: Grade 4 (£25,584 - £27,269) (Pay award pending) Hours: Part Time - 18.5 Hours per week (flexitime) Work Pattern: Monday to Friday 3.7 hours per da...

2d ago

Apply