NPFDU Data Protection Manager
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,046 to £50,949 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Near Fareham |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | ACRO |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | HC623044 |
Summary
We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join the National Police Freedom of Information & Data Protection Unit (NPFDU) as a Data Protection Manager.
More about the role
This is a unique opportunity to work within a national policing unit. You will work within the National Police Freedom of Information and Data Protection Unit (NPFDU) providing a specialist advice and support service to all UK police forces in respect of data protection legislation. You will, develop, maintain and deliver National DP Training packages, designed to promote DP best practice across the Police Service, mitigating the risk of breaches and ICO regulatory action. You will also be responsible for completing all Right of Access requests for the NPCC.
This roles 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 NPFDU 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
More about Us
The NPFDU have 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 Unit is hosted by Hampshire Constabulary and operates within the ACRO Criminal Records Office, another national unit.
All staff are employees of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, and are provided with the same benefits of working within the public sector as other members of police staff.
Our culture and work environment aim to ensure that everyone feels included and valued. We invest in our people so that they can thrive, realise their potential and enjoy coming into work.
We are located in an attractive and modern business park close to the M27 between Portsmouth and Southampton.
Please visit our website for the full range of products and services we provide to UK police forces and international agencies.
More about the role
This is a unique opportunity to work within a national policing unit. You will work within the National Police Freedom of Information and Data Protection Unit (NPFDU) providing a specialist advice and support service to all UK police forces in respect of data protection legislation. You will, develop, maintain and deliver National DP Training packages, designed to promote DP best practice across the Police Service, mitigating the risk of breaches and ICO regulatory action. You will also be responsible for completing all Right of Access requests for the NPCC.
This roles 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 NPFDU 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
More about Us
The NPFDU have 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 Unit is hosted by Hampshire Constabulary and operates within the ACRO Criminal Records Office, another national unit.
All staff are employees of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, and are provided with the same benefits of working within the public sector as other members of police staff.
Our culture and work environment aim to ensure that everyone feels included and valued. We invest in our people so that they can thrive, realise their potential and enjoy coming into work.
We are located in an attractive and modern business park close to the M27 between Portsmouth and Southampton.
Please visit our website for the full range of products and services we provide to UK police forces and international agencies.
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