Data protection officer

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Corporate Services JOB TITLE: Data Protection Officer SALARY & HOURS: Band 4, 35 hours per week £33,837 The University of Buckingham has a unique atmosphere, unlike that of any other higher educational institution. Despite being one of the UK's smallest university and the only independent university to hold a Royal Charter, Buckingham has staff from over 60 countries, making it a truly distinctive work environment. Whichever of our locations you find yourself working in, you will be sure to feel a part of our friendly community. Our size enables us to foster a very personalised, supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, with lots of opportunity for development, something which we are very proud of. The Corporate and Professional Services departments are the cornerstone of the University. They each provide essential and valuable support to both each other and the Academic departments, helping the University to function in the most efficient and productive way, ensuring that the students' experience is second to none. The University of Buckingham is seeking to recruit a Data Protection Officer as part of its Legal Services team. The role will be an independent one and will oversee the University's compliance with UK data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. Reporting to the University Solicitor, the DPO will monitor compliance, advise on data protection obligations, support Data Protection Impact Assessments, advise on personal data breaches, and act as a point of contact for the Information Commissioner's Office and data subjects. As set out in legislation, the post is a senior position within the organisation and the successful candidate will be expected to act autonomously and independently in the performance of their duties. The Data Protection Officer will lead across departments to provide assurance over compliance with the university's legal, regulatory and compliance obligations, and its framework of policies and processes, and will provide specialist advice and support to the senior officers of the university in Schools, Professional Services, Governance & Legal Services, as well as managing key external relationships. We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box, but we are invested in our people and their development, so we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the majority of the skills and experience required and are keen to develop further! What can we offer you? We might be small, but we can still offer plenty of perks! In addition to an Aviva Pension scheme, we offer: Beautiful working environments across our campuses with plenty of space Employee Assistance Programme Christmas closure On-site gym and exercise classes On-site catering facilities University bookshop with staff discount Free on-site parking Excellent opportunities to network and continue learning across a variety of departments Discount of courses for staff and their families The closing date for applications is Friday 3 July 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held during the w/c Monday 6 July 2026 . Please note: if successful, any offer is subject to standard checks, including qualifications, eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis and DBS (if applicable) For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website http://www.buckingham.ac.uk/about/hr /