Data and Information Assistant

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The Education Data Hub is recruiting to a permanent post within the Data Protection for Schools Team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality data protection services for schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs) across the country.

The role will centre on providing high-quality administrative and operational support within the Education Data Hub’s Data Protection Service, ensuring compliance with data protection and freedom of information legislation.

This includes supporting the end-to-end processing of Access to Information Requests—such as Subject Access Requests (SARs), Requests for Records (Education), and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests—through accurate logging, alongside the organisation, collation, and preparation of information and documentation to support disclosure.

The postholder will coordinate system notifications, manage correspondence with schools, multi-academy trusts (MATs), and internal teams, and ensure the secure handling of sensitive information. They will also support the administration and coordination of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), contribute to compliance checks and reporting, and play a key role in maintaining effective operational processes.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, as well as excellent communication skills to build and sustain positive relationships with both internal colleagues and schools/trusts.

The Education Data Hub is an award-winning, customer-focused traded service that brings together Data Protection, Cyber Security, Online Safety, IT for Schools and Data Management services for all educational settings. The team is committed to making a meaningful difference, and this role offers the chance to be part of that.

Support & Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme (25 days increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.
• & much more

For further information regarding the post, please contact the Data Protection Team Service Manager: Amy Blackwell – amy.blackwell@derbyshire.gov.uk

Closing Date: 28^th June 2026

Provisional Interviews in person at The Quad: 9^th and 10^th July 2026

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.