Reference 119899
Data Protection Officer
Erdington, Birmingham
£36,210 per annum plus £1680 car allowance
37.5 hours per annum
Closing date 15th August 2025
About The Role
A unique and exciting opportunity has been created within Trident Group. The purpose of the role is to act as the Group’s designated Data Protection Officer, providing advice and guidance around data protection and information governance, ensuring there are robust controls around the Group’s collection, management and processing of data, particularly personal data.
What You’ll Be Doing
* To be responsible the overall management and coordination of Information Governance (IG) across the Group
* Developing, promoting and monitoring IG policy and procedure in the Group
* Monitor IG training and knowledge amongst colleagues, developing engaging learning programmes and materials in conjunction with the People and Culture team.
* In conjunction with the Technology team ensure that systems and processes adhere to IG best practice
* Maintain an appropriate level of awareness of proposed changes to legislation best practice and regulatory requirements around IG, particularly in the Housing and Care sectors
* Liaising with the Information Commissioners Office on matters of Data Protection on behalf of the Group
* Receiving and provide overall management of requests for data under the appropriate legislation, monitoring the Group’s compliance with the relevant rules
* Developing, maintaining, reviewing and monitoring suitable policy and procedures around Data Protection
* Develop and deliver an annual Data Protection awareness campaign
* Ensuring that you maintain an appropriate level of knowledge around current Data Protection legislation and proposed developments
* Acting as an ambassador for Business Improvement and change across the Group, promoting the benefits of both planned and underway change
* Work with the Insight and Innovation team to Design, implement and monitor suitable Key Performance Indicators to monitor Group performance against the requirements of relevant Data Protection legislation
* Provide managers and leaders with the support, knowledge and tools to effectively identify and resolve performance issues around IG & Data Protection within their areas
* Working within the Insight and Innovation team, participate actively in the development and implementation of projects or programmes where required.
* Maintain a good understanding of services across the Group and ensure that solutions in design are aligned with appropriate strategies
Who we’re looking for?
* A relevant degree or a professional qualification in Data Protection Management or Information Governance (IAPP CIPM, CIPT etc) or suitable experience
* Previous experience as a Data Protection practitioner, able to demonstrate your growth in challenging roles
* Excellent knowledge of Data Protection law and a deep understanding of an organisation’s obligations with regards personal data and a subject’s right to access
* Experience in providing practical advice to a wide range of end users on their data protection responsibilities
* Awareness of developments within Data Protection, IG and the wider social housing and care sectors
* Practical experience of designing and delivering engaging and high-quality training and creative awareness campaigns
* Experienced in working in a team and independently to develop policies and procedures that provide assurance around good data governance
Why join us?
This is not just a ‘job’ this is the feeling of knowing that you are part of something bigger and being able to go home each day with job satisfaction and pride in what is achieved by Trident Group every day.
Our purpose is putting people and communities at the heart of our services and the safe homes we provide. To deliver against our purpose we will be:
* Trustworthy
* Collaborative
* Accountable
* People Focused
* Caring in all we do
The Benefits
* 34 days annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional days
* A day off for your birthday
* 4 days off when you move home
* Life assurance (3 x salary)
* Employee Assistance programme & wellbeing programme
* Flexible Working options
* Learning & Development opportunities
Who we are?
Trident Group has over 60 years’ experience of delivering homes, services and innovation for up to 8,000 people in over 3,600 homes in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the Midlands. The Group employs more than 650 staff, works with volunteers and provides training places and apprenticeships for many more.
The Group consists of;
* Trident Housing, which provides landlord services for the Group in respect of housing management and maintenance
* Trident Reach, which is a registered care and support charity delivering trauma informed care and support services.
We celebrate Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and as a trauma informed organisation we are continually striving to build a community where everyone feels valued, respected and equally guided by our beacon of hope.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:
* ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
* communicating and promoting vacancies
* offering an interview to disabled people
* anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
* supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
* at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
How to apply?
If you think this role is a good fit for you, click apply and upload your CV!
All applicants must provide their right to work documentation at interview stage, such as a valid passport which will be verified to check your eligibility to work and live in the UK.
Relevant roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from Disclosure and barring service (DBS).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
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