Closing date: 31 August 2025
Management Information Assistant (Data Protection)
The Education Data Hub is recruiting to a permanent post within the Data Protection for Schools Team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality data protection services for schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs) across the country.
The role focuses on the coordination and processing of statutory and non-statutory information requests. The postholder will play a key role in ensuring that client schools meet their legal obligations under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Key responsibilities include supporting schools in the management of:
- Subject Access Requests (SARs) - ensuring individuals receive timely access to their personal data.
- Freedom of Information Requests (FOIs) - facilitating public access to non-personal information under the Freedom of Information Act.
- Data Sharing Requests - enabling secure and lawful exchange of data between organisations.
- Education Record Requests - managing access to pupil records in line with education legislation.
- Police Requests - responding to formal enquiries from law enforcement agencies.
- Individual Rights Requests - including requests for rectification, erasure, restriction, and objection under UK GDPR.
The role requires a methodical and organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously, maintain confidentiality, and ensure timely and accurate responses. Strong communication skills are essential for liaising with schools, MATs, and other stakeholders. Attention to detail and a commitment to upholding data protection standards are also vital.
Experience in handling sensitive data and a thorough understanding of information governance principles are highly desirable.
The Education Data Hub is an award-winning, customer-focused traded service that brings together Data Protection, Cyber Security, Online Safety, IT for Schools and Data Management services for all educational settings. The team is committed to making a meaningful difference, and this role offers the chance to be part of that.
The contracted base for this role is County Hall in Matlock, though flexible working arrangements are available. Depending on service needs and individual circumstances, there may be opportunities to work from The Quad in Chesterfield or from home on a hybrid basis. Details can be explored further during the interview process.
Support & Benefits:
- Generous Annual Leave Scheme (25 days increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
- Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.
- Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.
- Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
- Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
- Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
- Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.
- & much more
For further information regarding the post, please contact the Data Protection Team Service Manager: Amy Vickers -
[email protected].
Provisional Interviews: Week commencing 15th September 2025
