Role: Data Protection Officer

Overview

Salary: £58,084.17 (gross) per annum, with a fixed sum allowance of £1,153. There is the ability to progress to £64,693.99 over the next 2 years. If the role is based in London, there will be an additional £3,650 (gross) per annum London Weighting applied.

Location

Location: Labour Party Head Office, Newcastle or London

We are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times and remote working.

Duration

Duration: Permanent

Role

The Labour Party is looking to recruit a Data Protection Officer. The post-holder will be responsible for acting as the Labour Party's statutory DPO, overseeing and managing the Labour Party's data protection compliance framework. Ensuring all personal data processing activities meet the highest standards of compliance.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Deep understanding of data protection principles and lawful bases for processing
• Understanding of data security and breach notification procedures
• Proven experience of dealing with data protection issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

How to apply

To apply for this post, please complete an application form and equal opportunities form and send it to by no later than 19 October 2025.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so we may close the role sooner if a suitable candidate is identified. Early application is encouraged.

For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours and flexible start and finish times.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role.

Benefits

• 25-day annual leave (increases to 30 days after 10 years' service), pro-rated for part time staff
• Additional 5 days of leave for the office closure period over Christmas and New Year
• All UK bank holidays
• Up to 10 days of annual leave can be carried over into 2025
• Opportunity to join a CARE (Career Averaged Revalued Earnings) benefit scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• Staff Equality Networks and support: Women's, BAME, Disability & LGBTQ+
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme (now including electric bikes)
• Season ticket loan
• Free eye test and money towards VDU use glasses

The Labour Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.