Job Details:
Salary Range: £45,091 - £47,181 per annum, plus Market Supplement of £10,000 per annum
Work Location: HIWFRS HQ, Eastleigh
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Temporary(12 months)
Closing Date: 26 June 2026
Interview Date: w/c 6 July 2026
Join our Team!
Are you passionate about protecting information and leading good information governance? We’re looking for a qualified Data Protection Officer to carry out the role of Data Protection Manager. As Data Protection Manager you’ll be experienced and knowledgeable and be able to enhance how we handle personal data across Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service ensuring the Service remains compliant and builds trust and integrity.
The Role:
As our Data Protection Manager, it is expected that you have held a position in the statutory role of Data Protection Officer. You’ll be the go to expert for all things data privacy. Your expertise will ensure we remain compliant, transparent, and confident in how we manage and protect data, both on and off the incident ground. You’ll support teams to embed best practice in their day-to-day work. You’ll demonstrate excellent leadership skills to manage the team.
This 12 month fixed term contract for maternity cover, is an exciting opportunity to influence organisation-wide culture, drive continual improvement, and help us raise the bar on transparency, trust, and accountability.
As our Data Protection Manager you’ll:
1. Advise and support stakeholders across the organisation in relation to data protection and information governance
2. Lead on development of procedures and policy
3. Ensure processes are in place to facilitate FOI/EIR and data breaches
4. Lead on the development of Artificial Intelligence governance
5. Maintain and evolve the Information Asset Register
6. Champion high standards, innovation, inclusion, and our Core Values - ensuring they are lived and embedded across everything we do
7. Lead a team of Information Governance Officers
About You:
You’re an information governance professional with extensive experience holding the statutory role of a Data Protection Officer and thorough knowledge regarding data protection legislation. You’ll have excellent communication skills, a pragmatic practical approach and the ability to advise and influence.
What We're Looking For:
8. Qualified as a Data Protection Officer
9. Demonstratable working knowledge of data protection principles and associated legislation and information governance such as Freedom of Information Act requirements and Records Management
10. Line Management experience within a business environment
11. Confidence to use own initiative and complete and prioritise work independently
12. Experience of working at a corporate level, ideally in the public sector
13. Excellent communication and leadership skills
14. The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact across an organisation that makes life safer for our communities, we want to hear from you.
HIWFRS Benefits:
15. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
16. Generous holiday entitlement
17. Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working
18. Salary sacrifice car and bike schemes
19. Discounts for emergency services workers at many retailers including Blue Light Card
20. Modern office spaces to work from
21. Family-friendly leave entitlements
Additional Information:
Data Protection Manager Job Description and Person Specification
HIWFRS Values:
22. Reaching Further - Inspiring and challenging ourselves and others.
23. Showing Respect - Fairness, honesty and integrity in everything we say and do.
24. Supporting Others - Listening and acting with compassion and empathy.
25. Everyone Playing Their Part - Recognising the contribution we all make.
Vetting Requirements:
This role is subject to a Standard DBS Check.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Becky Leigh, Head of Corporate Governance & Support on rebecca.leigh@hantsfire.gov.uk or Zoe Rodgers, Data Protection Manager on zoe.rodgers@hantsfire.gov.uk
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat indirect discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied to any posts which may unintentionally exclude certain groups of potential applicants from applying or have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, disability, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, creed, sexuality, trade union activity or responsibility for dependants unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.