Data Protection Officer
Evesham
Up to £25441.50 per annum (18.5 hours per week)
We work together– We make things better – We do the right thing
Rooftop Housing Group is a modern, dynamic and flexible social business, aiming to deliver high quality, value for money services. We are proud of our people and what we achieve, making a positive impact on lives every day.
We need high performing people at all levels who can champion our culture, live our values and facilitate high performance in others, encouraging applications from all candidates with the right experience and qualifications. Supporting individuals to request reasonable adjustments that will help them to perform to the best of their abilities and make them feel more comfortable. We strive to maintain a skilled knowledgeable and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged through working in a supportive working environment.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity throughout our teams and in the communities we serve.
Some of the examples where we put this into practice include celebrating Pride month through our Inclusion Alliance, being a Disability Confident employer and, signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant. We make every effort to achieve equality of outcomes in all aspects of our employment including recruitment and selection, training and development and employment practices.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make this application process more accessible.
The benefits
We want to ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Flexible working
- Holiday buying and selling scheme
- A day’s paid leave for your birthday or annual celebration
- 2 days paid leave to help with a house move once you have completed your probationary period
- Life assurance
- Health cash plan, which includes a range of treatments including dental treatment, physiotherapy, consultation and 24 hour free confidential helpline
- Company contribution to mindfulness and fitness. For example discounted gym membership, fitness classes or mindfulness apps.
- Online discount with a number of retail shops, supermarkets, cinema, insurance and holidays.
- Funded training and sponsored qualifications.
- 2 days paid volunteering leave per year.
About the role
We are looking for a diligent and proactive Data Protection Officer who will work with our existing Data Protection Officer to be responsible for monitoring internal compliance and data practices to ensure the organisation meets all requirements under GDPR and UK Data Protection legislation.
You will act as a contact for supervisory authorities and individuals whose data is processed by Rooftop. Your role will involve implementing security measures, managing a privacy governance framework, and conducting data protection impact assessments. You will also review supplier contracts and consents to ensure compliance in all projects and initiatives.
As a key member of the Data Stewards Group, you will lead ongoing reviews of our privacy governance framework and make recommendations to the Data Governance Steering Committee, Executive Directors, and the Board. You will also be responsible for developing and delivering privacy training across various business functions to raise awareness and ensure engagement with data privacy standards.
About you
This role would suit a professional with strong experience in compliance, legal, or audit functions, specifically within privacy compliance. You will have a deep knowledge of UK and EU data privacy regulations and a solid understanding of major privacy frameworks.
You will be a confident communicator, able to interact effectively with people at all levels and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You should be comfortable working unsupervised, exercising leadership, and influencing change across the organisation.
A detail-oriented approach is essential, as you will be recommending and implementing strategic improvements to our data protection processes. Experience in a regulated industry and a professional Data Protection certification (such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or ISEB) would be highly beneficial.
Above all, you will be committed to our values and to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.
Closing date: 9am on 31 May 2026
Interview date: TBC
Please refer to the recruitment pack upon completing your application.
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