NPFDU Data Protection Manager HC622799
Job Title: NPFDU Data Protection Manager
Salary Range: £45,147 – £48,894 (pending 4.2% pay award)
Work Location: Near Fareham
Hours per week: 37 Hours, (Part-time can be discussed) Monday – Friday with flexible office hours
Contract Type: Temporary 12 months with the possibility of extension
Closing date: Sunday 30 November 2025 23:59
Information for Internal Staff who wish to apply for this role as a secondment
Internal Secondment Declaration Form
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 therefore 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. Please note that 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. As a result, you should consider this fully. 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 a National DP Training packages, designed to promote DP best practice across the Police Service, mitigating the risk of breaches and ICO regulatory action.
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
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 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.
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.
Please note this role will require police vetting, which is currently attracting up to a 15 week waiting period. While we will do everything we can to on-board you as quickly as possible, please keep this timeframe in mind when applying for this vacancy.
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.
Desirable
- Academic, professional or vocational qualifications relevant to data protection.
Essential Experience
- Substantial knowledge of Data Protection 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.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Police organisation and structure, criminal law and police regulations.
Competencies and Personal Qualities
We Take Ownership Level 2
We Undefined Level 2
We Undefined Critically Level 2
We are Innovative and Open Minded Level 2
For guidance completing our application form, please click here.
Contact details for an informal discussion
The ACRO People Services Team can be contacted by email at acropeopleservices@hampshire.police.uk or by phone on 02380 451651.
To discuss the role in confidence, or for guidance on the recruitment process, please contact Ashleigh Beney on ashleigh.beney@npfdu.police.uk
*note some benefits are subject to a minimum service requirement.
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: positive.action@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
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.
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: positive.action@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
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.