Assistant to the Data Protection Officer
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About Us We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-based charity, home to the Archbishop of Westminster (Cardinal Vincent Nichols) and our beautiful Westminster Cathedral. As one of the leading Catholic dioceses in the country, we deliver our charitable mission through an extensive network of schools, parishes and social justice initiatives, with a commitment to positively impacting the lives of all members of society.
London, SW1P
We are now looking for an Assistant to the Data Protection Officer to join us on a full‑time, permanent basis, working Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm.
The Benefits
* Salary of £30,000 – £35,000 per annum
* 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Pension scheme for eligible employees 5% paid by the employer
* Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension
* Potential for hybrid working after probation
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Life assurance/Death in Service benefit
* Cycle to work scheme
* Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses
* Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services
The Role
As the Assistant to the Data Protection Officer (DPO), you will help us to meet our obligations under UK GDPR and uphold the highest standards of privacy and accountability. You will support the DPO in overseeing data protection compliance across parishes, central services, and diocesan agencies, ensuring that personal data is handled with care, transparency, and integrity.
Additionally, You Will
* Support the development and monitoring of data protection policies and procedures
* Act as a first point of contact for compliance queries across the Diocese
* Deliver privacy awareness training and coordinate data privacy audits
* Review data sharing and processing agreements with third parties
* Help maintain statutory records and ensure timely reporting on data privacy compliance
About You
To be considered for this role you will need:
* Experience in a similar role (data protection or compliance)
* Experience working within a faith‑based, non‑profit, or charitable organisation
* Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
* The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
* A data protection and/or privacy certification (or the willingness to obtain one)
Please note, a DBS check may be requested for this role.
Closing date: 28/11/2025
Shortlisting: 04/12/2025 (online)
Interview: 16/12/2025 (in person)
Other organisations may refer to this role as GDPR Assistant, GDPR Officer, Data Protection Assistant, Data Privacy Assistant, Data Protection and Compliance Officer, Data Compliance Administrator, or Data Privacy Administrator.
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