Data Protection Officer (c.£52k, full-time, hybrid)
Job Role
We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Data Protection Officer to safeguard our reputation and ensure compliance with UK GDPR and related regulatory frameworks. This pivotal role will be our appointed Data Protection Officer, incorporating all statutory obligations set out in Article 38 of the UK GDPR. You will be responsible for developing policies, managing subject access request and ensuring our compliance with relevant aspects of the Regulator for Social Housing and Housing Ombudsman Services' regulatory frameworks, including the Social Tenant Access to Information Standard.
You will need to be an effective communicator, with the ability to engage colleagues and present complex information in a clear and understandable format. You will have strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity, using sound decision making to determine appropriate actions.
Please read the job description on our website for further details.
About Us
We're growing our Finance and Governance Team and we're looking for passionate professionals to grow with us. With a new strategic plan in place taking us through to 2030 and housing a central pillar of the government's growth agenda, there's never been a more exciting time to join us.
At West Kent we're passionate about the role a housing association can play in society and believe the values of an organisation are what makes it special. Our
vision
is to deliver places to live and space to grow for our current and future residents.
Our
values
guide us to how we do things
from delivering on our promises
, working with
honesty
,
integrity
, and
flexibility,
showing
compassion
and
self-awareness,
as well as a commitment to
learning
and equally important
working hard and having fun
.
Benefits
We offer a great package - generous pension and life cover, health cash plan, flexible leave package which includes an additional three days leave for our Christmas closure, paid time off to volunteer and an annual grant to support your wellbeing. Please see our website for more details about our benefits package.
Location Details
The role will be based in our Sevenoaks Office, however we offer a flexible approach to hybrid working, with full-time employees attending the office twice a week.
Application Information
We will only consider applications submitted with a full CV and completed application form.
Advert Closing Date: 9am on 22 October 2025