Location: Flexible within the UK. Home-based, blended or fully office based (from our offices in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh or London)
Closing Date: 14 August 2025
Ref: SB 1392
Are you passionate about data protection and want to make a real impact in the fight against the climate emergency? Join Energy Saving Trust as our
Data Protection Officer
and help ensure we handle personal and organisational data with integrity, transparency, and care.
*Who We Are*
Energy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero.
At Energy Saving Trust we dont just offer jobs we offer careers. For our people, being part of the effort to address the climate emergency makes working for us truly meaningful and rewarding.
*Here Are Some Of The Benefits We Offer:*
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave earned through length of service
Three extra days off over the Christmas period as a gesture of goodwill
A competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Flexibility in our ways of working work from home, in the office, or a mix of both, depending on your role
Two paid volunteering days per year a chance to give back to the causes that matter most to you
Please see our careers page for the full list of benefits we have to offer and why Energy Saving Trust is a great place to work.
The team
*Who We Are:
What we do:
How We Work:
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Why join us?*
Theres a real sense of purpose here. Were not just ticking boxeswere helping shape a more sustainable future while supporting each other every step of the way.
The role
As a key member of our Finance, Risk and Compliance Centre of Excellence, youll lead our data protection strategy, oversee compliance with UK GDPR and related legislation, and act as a trusted advisor across the organisation. Youll manage and mentor the Assistant Data Protection Officer and collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to align data protection with information security standards.
Youll play a vital role in embedding a culture of accountability and risk awareness, supporting our Three Lines of Defence model and helping teams across the organisation understand and manage their data responsibilities.
Success in this role means embedding a proactive approach to data protection, delivering clear and timely advice, and building strong relationships across the organisation. Youll have the opportunity to shape strategy, influence decision-making, and be part of a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Join us in supporting the transition to a low-carbon futurewhere your expertise in data protection helps drive meaningful impact in tackling the climate emergency.
*What Youll Do
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What Youll Bring
Expert Knowledge:
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Proactivity and Initiative
To apply please visit our recruitment portal via the Apply Button.
Applications close 5.30pm, 14 August. Interviews are intended to be held 21-28 August.*
To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
*Reasonable Adjustments:*
If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch.
Flexible working
We will be happy to discuss this and our blended working model at the interview stage with you.
Please note, that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post. To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
Diversity and inclusion
Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best.
We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and offer guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role.
Posted by Energy Saving TrustView profile Non Charity Employer Closing date: 14 August 2025 at 23:30 Job ref: SB 1392 Tags: Advice / Information, IT, Marketing, Digital, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Protection, Data Science, Database Management, Energy, Information Management, Insights, Internal communication, Monitoring and Evaluation, Risk Management, Science, Governance / Management