Data Protection 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 focuses on the coordination and processing of statutory and non-statutory information requests. The postholder will play a key role in ensuring that client schools meet their legal obligations under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Key responsibilities include supporting schools in the management of:

• Subject Access Requests (SARs) – ensuring individuals receive timely access to their personal data.
• Freedom of Information Requests (FOIs) – facilitating public access to non-personal information under the Freedom of Information Act.
• Data Sharing Requests – enabling secure and lawful exchange of data between organisations.
• Education Record Requests – managing access to pupil records in line with education legislation.
• Police Requests – responding to formal enquiries from law enforcement agencies.
• Individual Rights Requests – including requests for rectification, erasure, restriction, and objection under UK GDPR.

The role requires a methodical and organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously, maintain confidentiality, and ensure timely and accurate responses. Strong communication skills are essential for liaising with schools, MATs, and other stakeholders. Attention to detail and a commitment to upholding data protection standards are also vital.

Experience in handling sensitive data and a thorough understanding of information governance principles are highly desirable.

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.

For further information regarding the post, please contact the Education Data Hub Operations Team Manager: Amy Blackwell amyblackwell@derbyshire.gov.uk

Closing Date: 13 September

Provisional Interviews: 21 September

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 subject to 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.