Data Protection Consultant- Compliance Reviews

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Department: Corporate Services and Transformation

Division: Data Protection Team, Education Data Hub, Digital Services

The Education Data Hub is looking to recruit a Data Protection Consultant to support our Data Protection Service for Schools. You will lead and deliver Data Protection Compliance Reviews for Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), working closely with schools and trusts to analyse compliance information, identify areas for improvement and provide practical recommendations to support ongoing compliance.

In this role, you will manage the review process from start to finish, arranging meetings with trust leaders, gathering and analysing information from a range of sources, reviewing compliance documentation and producing detailed reports containing findings, recommendations and practical actions relating to data protection and information governance. This will include reviewing questionnaires, analysing service data, identifying trends and risks, considering emerging developments within the education sector, and ensuring our review processes, templates and guidance materials remain up to date.

Alongside compliance reviews, you will support the wider delivery of the Data Protection Service by responding to helpline enquiries, providing advice and guidance to schools and trusts, and helping our schools to access the most appropriate resources, documentation and training.

We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of data protection and information governance, excellent analytical and report-writing skills, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and confidently. You should be highly organised, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and able to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience within the education sector or supporting schools and trusts would be advantageous.

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 Data Protection Team Service Manager: Amy Blackwell  

Closing Date:  09/08/26

Provisional Interviews:  20/08/26

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.