Data Protection Manager

Hampshire County Council; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A Local Government Council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Data Protection Manager for a temporary role. This position involves providing specialist advice on data protection legislation and supporting flexible working arrangements. The successful candidate will develop national training packages and manage Right of Access requests across UK police forces. Ideal for experienced professionals looking to make significant contributions to data sharing practices within policing. Flexible hours and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Substantial knowledge of Data Protection, Right of Access, and Human Rights Acts.
• Ability to influence senior management effectively.
• Experience of presenting reports on process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on data protection legislation across UK police forces.
• Develop and deliver National DP Training packages.
• Complete all Right of Access requests for the NPCC.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Training delivery experience

Education

Level 6 education or equivalent work experience

Nationally recognised training qualification

Relevant academic or vocational qualifications in data protection

Job description

Overview

Job Title: NPFDU Data Protection Manager

Work Location: Near Fareham

Hours per week: Monday – Friday with flexible office hours / Flexible up to full time

Contract Type: Temporary 12 months but likely to be extended

Closing date: 3rd February 2026 at 23:59

Information for Internal Staff who wish to apply for this role as a secondment

If you would like to apply for this temporary post as a secondment you must have the prior approval of your current Line Manager and Head of Department. Please ensure you have completed the ‘Police Staff Internal Secondment Declaration’, and forwarded it as instructed to obtain their sign-off. This step must be completed so the form is submitted as part of the application process, prior to the vacancy’s closing date.

Your declaration form should be uploaded alongside your application form. Completion of this declaration is required whether or not your application is supported. Lack of managerial support will not prohibit you from applying, but it may have implications on your employee status. Such applications will be treated on a case-by-case basis and following consultation with the Head of HR & OD, as per the Secondment guidance.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join the National Police Freedom of Information & Data Protection Unit (NPFDU) as a Data Protection Manager.

More about the role

This is a unique opportunity to work within a national policing unit. You will work within the National Police Freedom of Information and Data Protection Unit (NPFDU) providing a specialist advice and support service to all UK police forces in respect of data protection legislation. You will develop, maintain and deliver National DP Training packages, designed to promote DP best practice across the Police Service, mitigating the risk of breaches and ICO regulatory action. You will also be responsible for completing all Right of Access requests for the NPCC.

This role provides the opportunity to make national change across policing with Data Sharing practices, working closely with the NPCC and external stakeholders. All to enable proactive data sharing practices in policing and provide support and advice to police forces on all things data protection.

The NPFDU supports flexible working requests, which will be considered for this vacancy. The successful applicant must work a minimum of 28 hours, across 3-4 days. Working hours can be discussed at interview.

If you would like to find out more information about the role, please click here.

More about Us

The NPFDU have two main functions - manage and coordinate national Data Protection activity, and also Freedom of Information, acting as the central conduit for advice and guidance across UK forces. The Unit is hosted by Hampshire Constabulary and operates within the ACRO Criminal Records Office, another national unit.

All staff are employees of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, and are provided with the same benefits of working within the public sector as other members of police staff.

Our culture and work environment aim to ensure that everyone feels included and valued. We invest in our people so that they can thrive, realise their potential and enjoy coming into work.

We are located in an attractive and modern business park close to the M27 between Portsmouth and Southampton.

Please visit our website for the full range of products and services we provide to UK police forces and international agencies.

What’s on offer?

As members of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package*, including but not limited to:

• A hybrid working environment with flexible working hours (subject to the completion of mandatory training)
• Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days (pro-rata for part-time workers) in addition to public holidays, rising to 32 after five years’ service.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card
• Excellent wellbeing support including onsite wellbeing rooms and access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff representation groups and inclusion network

Application and interview

If you’ve never completed a competency-based application or interview before, make sure you read each competency or value in detail, research the STAR (situation, task, action, result) format and use it when giving evidence.

The recruitment competencies identified on the role profile can be used interchangeably throughout the selection process. It is recommended you make a note of them when starting your application.

Please note you do not need to add a CV or covering letter, and these documents will not be reviewed when considering your application.

We would encourage you to visit our Join Us page, where you can find more information on the development and progression available, and view our candidate guidance.

Essential Qualifications

• Educated to Level 6 OR work experience deemed to have brought the role holder to a comparable level.
• To possess a nationally recognised training and development qualification.
• Academic, professional or vocational qualifications relevant to data protection.
• Substantial knowledge of Data Protection, Right of Access and Human Rights Acts and related legislation.
• Possess highly effective interpersonal, analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written, and has the ability to influence senior management.
• To demonstrate the ability to present reports recommending improvements in processes and date recording to comply with national and local requirements to senior staff.
• Experience of training delivery and/or presentations.
• Knowledge of Police organisation and structure, criminal law and police regulations.

Competencies and Values

When applying, you will have the opportunity to talk to us about your background and experience, especially when providing evidence against our competency and values framework (CVF).

The CVF provides clear expectations for everyone working in policing. It describes the behaviours required by you as a member of police staff to be effective in your role.

Please ensure you view the role profile to see which ones are relevant to the role, so you have a deeper understanding of the requirements for each CVF.

Contact details for an informal discussion

Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.

The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: [e-mail]

The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.