Data Compliance Officer
| Posting date: | 20 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,079 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | £26,079 per annum + 25 days annual leave + bank holidays |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 June 2025 |
| Location: | Strood, Rochester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Leigh Academies Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 008435 |
Summary
Leigh Academies Trust are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Data Compliance Officer to join our team. In this crucial role, you will ensure that the Trust remains compliant with GDPR and other relevant data protection legislation. This position offers an exciting opportunity for someone with a keen appreciation of data privacy and protection to help shape and maintain high standards of compliance across our academies.
Our ideal candidate will have a strong appreciation for data protection and privacy issues, excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage their workload independently, and outstanding verbal and written communication abilities. If you're proactive and detail-oriented, this role is perfect for you!
Key Responsibilities:
To drive and maintain robust data protection compliance across Leigh Academies Trust.
Ensuring adherence to GDPR and associated legislation in support of business objectives.
Providing essential guidance and training to academies, facilitating the accurate handling of data requests, and collaborating with the Data Compliance Manager and stakeholders to foster a culture of data responsibility.
In return, our successful candidate will receive;
A starting salary of £26,079 per annum
25 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days with length of service
Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
Free on-site parking
Access to training and development
Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service
This is a permanent, full-time role offering a salary of £26,079 per annum. For the right candidate, we can consider 4 days per week. If you have any questions, please contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor) on charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk or 01634 412245.
Join us and play a key role in maintaining high standards of data protection across Leigh Academies Trust!
Our ideal candidate will have a strong appreciation for data protection and privacy issues, excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage their workload independently, and outstanding verbal and written communication abilities. If you're proactive and detail-oriented, this role is perfect for you!
Key Responsibilities:
To drive and maintain robust data protection compliance across Leigh Academies Trust.
Ensuring adherence to GDPR and associated legislation in support of business objectives.
Providing essential guidance and training to academies, facilitating the accurate handling of data requests, and collaborating with the Data Compliance Manager and stakeholders to foster a culture of data responsibility.
In return, our successful candidate will receive;
A starting salary of £26,079 per annum
25 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days with length of service
Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
Free on-site parking
Access to training and development
Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service
This is a permanent, full-time role offering a salary of £26,079 per annum. For the right candidate, we can consider 4 days per week. If you have any questions, please contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor) on charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk or 01634 412245.
Join us and play a key role in maintaining high standards of data protection across Leigh Academies Trust!