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Data Protection and Governance Officer, Manchester
Client: Castlefield Recruitment.
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 7615952c2800
Job Views: 5
Posted: 12.08.2025
Expiry Date: 26.09.2025
Job Description:
Data Protection and Assurance Officer | Greater Manchester | Hybrid | £52,000 - £55,000 pa | 12 Month FTC
Castlefield Recruitment is partnering with a regulated organisation in the Housing sector to recruit a Data Protection & Assurance Lead on a 12-month fixed-term basis.
This is a newly created, high-profile role combining strategic and operational responsibilities across data protection, assurance, and compliance. Acting as the Data Protection Officer, you will ensure GDPR compliance organisation-wide and support risk and assurance functions.
Key Responsibilities
Data Protection (DPO):
* Serve as the Data Protection Officer for the organisation
* Develop and review data protection policies and procedures
* Ensure GDPR compliance and maintain processing activity records
* Manage data sharing agreements, breach reports, DPIAs, and Subject Access Requests
* Embed data governance best practices across operations
* Provide training and guidance to staff to raise awareness
* Act as the contact for ICO and data subjects
* Monitor legislative updates such as the Data Usage and Access Act 2025
Assurance & Compliance:
* Support quarterly internal assurance activities
* Monitor compliance with regulatory and legal frameworks
* Maintain audit action trackers and policies
* Prepare reports for senior leadership and boards
* Review legal updates and organisational readiness
* Manage Asset & Liabilities Register and Risk Register
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
Experience and Skills Required
* Proven experience in data protection, governance, or compliance roles (ideally as DPO)
* Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and relevant regulations
* Experience in regulated environments (housing, healthcare, public sector)
* Ability to interpret legislation into operational practice
* Experience managing assurance or audit processes
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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