Management Information Assistant (Data Protection)

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Management Information Assistant (Data Protection)

Location: Flexible- Matlock County Hall, Chesterfield The Quad and Home based

Department: Corporate Services and Transformation

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

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 the coordination and delivery of high-quality support to multi-academy trusts (MATs), with a particular focus on Data Protection Audits and Compliance Reviews, supporting the relevant Data Protection Consultants. This includes preparing, collating, and analysing data, attending meetings, conducting site tours, and drafting reports. The postholder will also play a key role in onboarding new MATs—facilitating welcome meetings to explore the trust’s current data protection position, aspirations, and organisational structure, while building strong relationships with key stakeholders. They will also be responsible for producing and sharing annual Audit and Risk Committee report contributions.

The role requires excellent organisational skills, a proactive and flexible approach, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data protection and information governance.

Experience working with schools or MATs, delivering customer-focused services, and producing reports or communications is highly desirable.

Please note: The postholder may be required to travel and stay overnight to support audits, site tours, and MAT engagement activities. While the exact frequency is not known, it is expected to be no more than half a dozen times per year.

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 Vickers – amy.vickers@derbyshire.gov.uk.

Provisional Interviews: Week commencing 1 December 2025

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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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.