Location of Role: Chelmsford
Advert Closing Date: 23/06/2026
Starting Salary: £45,765.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Contract Type: Secondment/fixed-term
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri
Weekend/Evening Working: No
Essex Police is recruiting a Data Protection Compliance Manager on a temporary basis until December 2027, the end date may be subject to change, to support the delivery of the Force’s data protection audit, assurance and compliance arrangements.
Reporting to the Force Data Protection Officer, the post holder will act as the tactical lead for information‑based risk, with a specific focus on personal data breach management – and DPIA management and oversight – across the organisation.
You will also support the day‑to‑day application of data protection governance, including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), information rights activity relating to rectification and deletion, and policy and procedure guidance. The role includes line management of data protection resources and may involve deputising for the Force Data Protection Officer, where appropriate, including supporting force‑wide training activity.
Further, the role is also responsible for co-ordinating and delivering a programme of audit and assurance activity, including site visits and compliance-based audits, to identify areas of non‑compliance, assess risk, and support proportionate mitigation. Where residual risk remains, the post holder will support escalation through appropriate governance routes, as agreed with the Force DPO.
What we are looking for:
At shortlisting, we will be looking for essential evidence of:
In addition, it would be helpful if you could evidence:
Our location
This role is home‑based agile, based at Essex Police Headquarters, Chelmsford. The post is worked Monday to Friday, with occasional on‑site attendance required to support audit and assurance activity.
What we offer in return
You will work in a role that directly supports public confidence, organisational risk management, and lawful policing practice. The post offers exposure to force‑wide governance, senior stakeholders, and complex regulatory issues, alongside opportunities for professional development within a specialist compliance function.
Depending on your current vetting level and security clearances, you may be required to complete additional vetting information during the recruitment process.
Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.
If you’re not from the UK, you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. If you’re from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesn’t apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.
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