Schools Data Protection and Compliance Lead
We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Schools Data Protection and Compliance Lead to provide expert advice and practical support across a group of schools. This role will lead the development, implementation and monitoring of data protection, information governance and compliance arrangements, helping schools manage personal information lawfully, securely and effectively. You will work closely with senior leaders, school business managers, designated safeguarding leads, staff, governors and external partners to promote a strong culture of accountability and good information-handling practice.
Your responsibilities will include maintaining and reviewing data protection policies, procedures, records of processing activities, privacy notices, data retention schedules and information-sharing agreements. You will advise on data protection impact assessments, legitimate interests assessments, data breaches, subject access requests and other individual rights requests, ensuring matters are assessed, documented and resolved within required timescales. You will coordinate responses to incidents, support investigations, identify remedial actions and report significant risks or trends to appropriate senior stakeholders. The role will also involve monitoring compliance with relevant legislation and guidance, including UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act and applicable education and safeguarding requirements.
You will deliver engaging training and awareness sessions for staff and governors, develop clear guidance and maintain accessible compliance resources. You will undertake audits and reviews, track action plans, support supplier and contract due diligence, and provide constructive challenge where improvements are needed. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in data protection, compliance or information governance, ideally within an education, public sector or similarly regulated environment. You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to explain complex requirements in a practical, proportionate way. Confidence working independently, managing competing priorities and handling sensitive information with discretion is essential. Relevant professional qualifications or membership of a recognised data protection body would be advantageous.
Schools Data Protection and Compliance Lead
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