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Data Protection Officer

Data Protection Officer

NonStop Recruitment • Cardiff, WLS, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

This is a contract until 30/10/2026, working in a digital-focused environment, with a competitive day rate in the £500 umbrella range. The role is based in one of several UK hubs - Belfast, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Nottingham or Salford - on a hybrid model (2 days per week in the office).

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The opportunity

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  • Act as the central coordinator for Subject Access Requests (SARs), Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and complaints.
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  • Log, triage and track cases end-to-end, ensuring statutory deadlines are met and any extensions or exemptions are applied appropriately and defensibly.
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  • Commission searches and input from different directorates, setting clear instructions, deadlines and quality expectations, and chasing/escalating where needed.
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  • Review material for relevance and sensitivity, coordinate redactions in line with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and FOIA, and maintain a robust audit trail.
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  • Draft clear, accurate responses (including refusal or partial disclosure notices), ensuring the right sign-offs and a consistent professional tone.
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  • Provide practical advice and guidance to colleagues on information rights, records handling and effective searches.
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  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including central government departments where required.
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  • Identify recurring risks and themes and help to improve processes, templates and training.
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  • Support wider knowledge and information management activities as needed.
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What our client is looking for

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  • Proven experience handling information rights casework - especially SARs and FOI requests - including commissioning searches, applying exemptions and drafting high‑quality responses.
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  • Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, plus a practical understanding of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and statutory timescales.
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  • Ability to work as a self‑starter, managing competing priorities and driving cases through to completion in a fast‑paced environment.
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  • Excellent judgement and attention to detail, with the ability to handle sensitive information and maintain accurate records and audit trails.
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  • Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to influence, challenge constructively and communicate clearly at all levels.
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  • SC clearance (or the ability to obtain it) will be required.
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Why this could appeal to you

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  • Rare chance to work on a high‑impact public sector assignment .
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  • Hybrid working with a choice of several UK locations.
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  • Scope to shape processes and best practice around FOI, SARs and wider data protection.
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  • Engage with a wide variety of stakeholders while remaining hands‑on with complex casework.
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