Data Protection Specialist

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Essex County Council are delighted to be advertising the role of Data Protection Specialist on behalf of Colchester City Council. To see full job advert and apply, please .

Contract Type: 9 Month Fixed Term Contract

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £44,039 per annum

Closing Date: 2nd January 2026

As an essential member of the Information Governance Team, you will provide a first point of contact for data breaches, queries around how personal information should be handled, providing advice and guidance to stakeholders across the organisation. The role will require you to manage registers, logs and actions to track and report on Data Protection Projects, managing incidents, queries, risks, draft sharing agreements, respond to FOI’s and subject access requests.

You will support the Data Protection officer. You will undertake Data Protection Impact Assessments for new projects, and the development of key resources and activities such as policies and procedures, training and guidance documents.

• Be educated to degree level or equivalent, hold a qualification in GDPR / Data protection or evidence extensive knowledge of information governance and data protection legislation, looking for an opportunity to have a real impact, improve governance and associated processes.
• Knowledge of best practice in the handling of personal data, and experience in providing advice and guidance in this area.
• You must have knowledge of the Data Protection Act and UK General Data Protection Regulation and have the ability to convey this knowledge to others. You will have sound organisational, analytical and communication skills and must be able to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
• You will also have a strong background in customer service and administration skills and enjoy sharing your knowledge and skills with others.

The Council encourages all employees to maximise their potential. You will be entitled to join an attractive pension scheme and will receive a generous annual leave entitlement, including two extra company holidays during the Christmas period.

• Gym, travel and online retail discounts
• Excellent training, development and progression opportunities

For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Laura Wheeler, Information Services Manager, lau

This role is being advertised on behalf of Colchester City Council therefore all applications must be submitted via the Colchester City Council website. Please note any applications submitted via the Working for Essex ‘apply’ button will be advised to reapply via the Colchester City Council website.

Please click the link to apply HERE.