Data Protection Officer
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Grade P01, £44,937 - £45,852
Place of Work: Office-based at LDBS Offices in Pimlico
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:
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Being the designated Data Protection Officer for a number of schools across London;
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Monitoring compliance with Data Protection Legislation, and adoption of core Data Protection principles and requirements;
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Leading the response to Data Breaches and Data Rights Requests, and responding to any ad hoc Data Protection queries raised by Schools;
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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:
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At least 2 years’ experience in Data Protection and Legal Compliance;
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Good communication skills - written and verbal;
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Experience in working independently and as part of a team;
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Ability to handle confidential information;
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Strong organisational skills with attention to detail;
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Ethical, with the ability to remain impartial and report on non-compliances;
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Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
How to Apply:
To apply, please complete the application form and send it, with an accompanying statement to ldbsrecruitment@london.anglican.org.
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: Friday 28th November 2025Interviews will be held: Tuesday 9th December 2025
This post will be subject to a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The LDBS team is diverse and LDBS is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.