Data Protection Officer

London Diocesan Board for Schools

London Diocesan House, 36 Causton Street, London SW1P 4AU

Web: ldbs.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

Data Protection Officer

Full-time

Salary: Grade P01

Place of Work: This is a hybrid role based in LDBS Office in Pimlico with flexibility to work from home

Responsible to: Head of Data Protection

About LDBS

"Deeply Christian, serving the common good"

London Diocesan Board for Schools serves and supports the 154 Church of England schools in the Diocese of London. Our vision is for every young Londoner to experience the love of God in Christ. Through our schools we seek to transform futures and enable pupils and adults to flourish.

About the Role:

We are looking for someone to support the Head of Data Protection to provide a high-quality Data Protection Service for 223 schools.

Duties will include:

• Being the designated Data Protection Officer for a number of schools across London;
• Monitoring compliance with Data Protection Legislation, and adoption of core Data Protection principles and requirements;
• Leading the response to Data Breaches and Data Rights Requests, and responding to any ad hoc Data Protection queries raised by Schools;
• Delivering training to the School Workforce, and collaborating with other members of the Grow Data Protection Team to ensure that knowledge and skills are shared.

The ideal candidate will have experience of:

• At least 2 years' experience in Data Protection and Legal Compliance;
• Familiarity with computer security systems;
• Experience in working independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to deal with a wide range of personnel e.g. school staff and governors, parents/pupils and ICO staff, remaining calm and diplomatic at all times;
• Experience in the education sector;
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail;
• A flexible and practical approach to problem-solving and making recommendations.

How to Apply:

To apply, please complete the application form and send it, with an accompanying statement to [email protected]. Please find the application form and applicant pack here.

Your statement should be no longer than two sides of A4 and, with reference to the job description and person specification, it should explain why you are applying for the role and why you are a strong candidate.

Closing Date: 9am Monday 1st September 2025

Interviews will be held: Afternoon of Wednesday 10th September 2025

This post will be subject to a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applications are especially welcome from those with a Global Majority Heritage as LDBS wishes to address current under-representation.