Job profile
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Job details
Job reference
REQ
Date posted
11/09/2025
Application closing date
25/09/2025
Location
Knottingley (Delta Academies Trust)
Salary
Grade H Points 25 to 28 (£36,363 to £39,152)
Annual weeks
52
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Compliance
Data Compliance Officer
Job description
Delta Academies Trust are looking to appoint a Data Compliance Officer to join our friendly team as soon as possible on a full time, permanent basis.
As the Data Compliance Officer, you will ensure the Trust is fully compliant with data protection requirements by managing, responding and recording Freedom of Information (FOI), Subject Access Requests (SAR) and data breaches. You will review data sharing and data processing agreements for compliance with GDPR requirements and maintain the Trust register of processing activities and support academies in maintaining and updating their registers of processing activities. This role reports into the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO).
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
* Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
* Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
* 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
* Gym & fitness discount's
* Cycle to Work scheme*
* Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
* Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme
* Menopause Support Service
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
* Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
* Holiday Entitlement: minimum 37 days (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
At Delta, we are passionate that our workforce reflects the communities we serve. Our ambition is that everyone regardless of level, role, or background will enjoy an environment of respect, inclusion and belonging. We actively remove barriers to ensure everyone is supported and can reach their potential with us. We take active steps to encourage people from a broad range of backgrounds to apply for jobs at Delta, as we believe a diverse, inclusive company will enable everyone to thrive. We are a disability confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments as required. We are committed to supporting part-time and flexible working and believe getting the balance right is critical to personal and professional success.
If you want to be part of a great team, then why not apply
If you would like a conversation about this post, please contact the Recruitment team by email at or call
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.