Data Protection Manager

Data Protection Manager
Grade H £45,147 - £52,491
Permanent

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Staffordshire Police is continually striving to deliver the best possible service for the county’s residents, businesses and visitors. It is a fast-paced organisation, adaptive to modern policing needs and open to continual improvement.

Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serves.

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About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced Data Protection professional and do you have a passion for upholding the highest standards of information governance? We are seeking an exceptional Data Protection Manager to join Staffordshire Police. This is a critical statutory role where you will play a vital part in protecting our data and ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR. In addition to your responsibilities as Data Protection Manager, you will also act as the organisation’s Data Protection Officer (DPO), providing independent oversight and expert advice on all data protection matters.

This isn't just an advisory role; you'll be a key influencer. We need a strategic thinker with the analytical and communication skills to advise our Deputy Chief Constable and other senior leaders. You'll work independently to manage data breaches, lead compliance activities, develop robust internal policies, and drive compliance activities across the organisation.

We're looking for a highly motivated and proactive individual with demonstrable experience in a senior data protection, legal, or governance role. Experience within law enforcement or the public sector would be a significant advantage. If you bring integrity, a proactive approach, and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you.

Join us and take on a role that is essential to our mission in helping Staffordshire Police continue on its journey to becoming an outstanding police service.

Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile.

Closing date: 5th November 2025 at Midday.

In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund - Staffordshire Pension Fund - Home (staffspf.org.uk)
Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays.
Flexible / Agile Working
Sick pay scheme
Fostering friendly policy
Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
Access to health and wellbeing support
Eye care vouchers
On site Gyms
Staff associations
Reward and Recognition
Blue light Card
Flexible working options
Training and development opportunities
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Free Parking at selected sites
Onsite catering facilities
Access to Staff Networks
Union support
Financial products and services

Please note that applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified/experienced individuals. However prior consideration will be given to applications from individuals who are ‘at risk’ and employed by Staffordshire Police. If an appointment is made from that at risk group, the post may be withdrawn. In this event, a representative from the People Services team will notify any affected applicants.

Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.

Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.

We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.

For more information on Positive Action please email the team on positive.action@staffordshire.police.uk

For any Recruitment queries please email hrrecruitment.team@staffordshire.police.uk

Residency Eligibility

Please note you will need to have been a resident in the UK for the last three years consecutively for RV Level roles and five years for MV Level roles (see below link around Vetting for more information)

Please note if you are successful at interview and commence pre-employment checks this will include vetting, please see what this involves and the process via the below link:

Police vetting process | Join The Police (joiningthepolice.co.uk)