Data Protection Officer
- Posted 22 September 2026
- Salary Negotiable dependent on experience
- LocationNorth West
- Job type Temporary
- Discipline Governance
- Reference229270
- Contact NameLibby Parker
Job description
We are currently working in partnership with a University based in the Manchester area, who are looking to recruit a Data Protection Officer on a 6-month temporary contract. The position is due to start immediately, and the daily rate on offer is negotiable subject to experience.
The ideal candidate will have experience handling DPIA’s and FOI’s, and experience within the Higher Education / public sector setting.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
Acting as the lead point of contact for the University on all Data Protection/Information Governance matters
Undertaking Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA’s) regularly and actioning new processes accordingly
Reviewing and supporting Records of Processing Activities (ROPA)
Handling complex Freedom of Information requests (FOI’s) and Subject Access Requests (SAR’s), and liaising with junior staff to ensure all requests are responded to promptly
Liaising with staff across the University on data protection in respect of different data breaches which may occur
Experience required:
Experience required in Data Protection
Experience handling DPIAs and FOIs
Ideally will have experience in Higher Education
Working hours:
37 hours per week
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
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