Deputy Data Protection Officer

Deputy Data Protection Officer
London

The Organisation

Our client is a faith-based charity.

They seek to positively impact the lives of all members of society.

They are now looking for a Deputy Data Protection Officer to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

The Benefits

- Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
- 23 days' annual leave + bank holidays
- Pension scheme for eligible employees - 5% paid by the employer
- Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension
- Potential for hybrid working after probation
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance/Death in Service benefit
- Cycle to work scheme
- Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses
- Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced data privacy professional from a faith-based, non-profit, or charitable background with UK data privacy compliance expertise to join our client's mission-driven organisation.

You'll have the chance to grow your professional portfolio of experience in a complex, meaningful environment where privacy work truly matters.

Along the way, you'll benefit from supportive colleagues, opportunities to further enhance your specialist expertise, and the chance to make a tangible, positive impact on how the organisation serves its communities.

So, if you're ready to use your data protection expertise to support a mission with real purpose, then apply today.

The Role

As the Deputy Data Protection Officer, you'll ensure our client meets their obligations under UK GDPR and related legislation.

Supporting and deputising for the Data Protection Officer, you will oversee data compliance, promote best practice, and embed a strong culture of privacy and accountability across all the organisation's activities.

From developing privacy frameworks and managing data mapping exercises to delivering engaging training and conducting audits, you'll help ensure that all data handling aligns with legal and ethical standards.

Additionally, you will:

- Act as the first point of contact for data protection queries
- Develop and maintain our client's privacy governance framework
- Co-ordinate and review data audits, risk assessments, and DPIAs
- Monitor and review third-party data sharing and processing arrangements
- Support the management of data breaches, complaints, and subject access requests

About You

To be considered as a Deputy Data Protection Officer, you will need:

- Experience in a similar role
- Experience in UK data privacy compliance
- Experience working within a faith-based, non-profit, or charitable organisation
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
- The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- A data protection and/or privacy certification, such as CIPP, CIPT, CIPM, ISEB, etc. or the willingness to achieve this within a short period of joining

Closing date: 28/11/2025
Shortlisting: 04/12/2025 (online)
Interview: 11/12/2025 (in person)

Other organisations may call this role Data Protection Officer, DPO, Deputy DPO, Assistant Data Protection Officer, Data Privacy Compliance Officer, GDPR Officer, or GDPR Compliance Officer.

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