Data Protection Officer

dele Carr Recruitment is currently supporting a well-established social housing organisation in the Liverpool City Region to recruit an experienced Data Protection Coordinator on an initial 3-month temporary basis, with the potential to be extended.

This role will support the governance function in ensuring compliance with UK data protection legislation across a complex, customer-focused environment handling high volumes of sensitive tenant and employee data.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with governance, compliance or data protection experience looking to make an immediate impact within a regulated sector.

• Support compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018

• Review and maintain data protection policies and procedures

• Assist with monitoring compliance across operational teams

• Manage Subject Access Requests (SARs) and other rights-based requests

• Coordinate responses across housing management, repairs, HR and support services

• Ensure statutory deadlines are consistently met

• Log and investigate data breaches and near misses

• Support reporting to the Information Commissioner's Office where required

• Identify root causes and recommend preventative actions

• Assist with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

• Maintain Records of Processing Activities (ROPA)

• Provide input on new systems or service changes to ensure privacy by design

• Provide practical data protection advice to managers and colleagues

• Support delivery of awareness training

• Promote best practice in handling personal data

We are looking for candidates who can quickly embed into a busy, regulated organisation and provide hands-on support.

• Working knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection principles

• Experience handling SARs and/or data breach investigations

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Confident communicator able to liaise across multiple departments

• Experience within housing, public sector, financial services or another regulated environment

• Experience within social housing

• Data protection qualification (e.g. Foundation level)

• Background in governance, compliance or risk

• Immediate start available

• Hybrid working

• Opportunity to gain experience within a reputable social housing provider

• Potential for contract extension