NPFDU Data Protection Manager Salary Range: £47,046 – £50,949 Work Location: Near Fareham Hours per week: Monday – Friday with flexible office hours / Flexible up to full time Contract Type: Temporary 12 months but likely to be extended Closing date: 3rd February 2026 at 23:59 If you would like to apply for this temporary post as a secondment you must have the prior approval of your current Line Manager and Head of Department. Please therefore ensure you have completed the ‘Police Staff Internal Secondment Declaration’,and forwarded it as instructed to obtain their sign-off. This step must be completed so the form is submitted as part of the application process, prior to the vacancy’s closing date. Your declaration form should be uploaded alongside your application form. Please note that completion of this declaration is required whether or not your application is supported. Lack of managerial support will not prohibit you from applying, but it may have implications on your employee status. As a result you should consider this fully. Such applications will be treated on a case-by-case basis and following consultation with the Head of HR & OD, as per the Secondment guidance. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join the National Police Freedom of Information & Data Protection Unit (NPFDU) as a Data Protection Manager. More about the role This is a unique opportunity to work within a national policing unit. You will work within the National Police Freedom of Information and Data Protection Unit (NPFDU) providing a specialist advice and support service to all UK police forces in respect of data protection legislation. You will, develop, maintain and deliver National DP Training packages, designed to promote DP best practice across the Police Service, mitigating the risk of breaches and ICO regulatory action. You will also be responsible for completing all Right of Access requests for the NPCC. This roles provides the opportunity to make national change across policing with Data Sharing practices, working closely with the NPCC and external stakeholders. All to enable proactive data sharing practices in policing and provide support and advice to police forces on all things data protection. The NPFDU supports flexible working requests, which will be considered for this vacancy. The successful applicant must work a minimum of 28 hours, across 3-4 days. Working hours can be discussed at interview. More about Us The NPFDU have two main functions - manage and coordinate national Data Protection activity, and also Freedom of Information, acting as the central conduit for advice and guidance across UK forces. The Unit is hosted by Hampshire Constabulary and operates within the ACRO Criminal Records Office, another national unit. All staff are employees of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, and are provided with the same benefits of working within the public sector as other members of police staff. Our culture and work environment aim to ensure that everyone feels included and valued. We invest in our people so that they can thrive, realise their potential and enjoy coming into work. We are located in an attractive and modern business park close to the M27 between Portsmouth and Southampton. What’s on offer? As members of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package*, including but not limited to: A hybrid working environment with flexible working hours (subject to the completion of mandatory training) Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days (pro-rata for part-time workers) in addition to public holidays, rising to 32 after five years’ service. Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card Excellent wellbeing support including onsite wellbeing rooms and access to Employee Assistance Programme Staff representation groups and inclusion network To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for ACRO Criminal Records Office, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application. https://careers.newjob.org.uk/HC/job/Near-Fareham-NPFDU-Data-Protection-Manager-HC623044-HAM//