Data Protection and Admissions Lead

We are a multi‑academy trust comprising 16 schools across North and West Yorkshire, supporting more than 10,000 children, young people, and their families from nursery through to sixth form. We are passionate about delivering an exceptional learning experience, offering a rich and ambitious curriculum that nurtures potential and creates opportunities for every pupil.

As a people‑centred organisation, we recognise that achieving our mission depends on attracting and retaining talented, committed colleagues and ensuring our Trust is an inspiring and supportive place to work. As we celebrate 10 years since our founding, we reflect with pride on a decade of learning, collaboration, and shared achievement—both within our school communities and among the dedicated staff who make our work possible.

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a dedicated and knowledgeable professional to join our Trust in a dual role as Data Protection Lead and Admissions Lead. This influential position sits at the centre of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance, transparency, and service across our schools and Central Team.

As Data Protection Lead, you will act as a trusted source of guidance on all matters relating to UK GDPR, supporting colleagues with clear, accurate advice and ensuring the Trust remains fully accountable as a public authority. You will lead on drafting statutory policies, managing data subject requests and data breaches, and coordinating our annual audit programme in partnership with our external Data Protection Officer.

In your role as Admissions Lead, you will provide authoritative support on school admissions legislation and help ensure our Trust‑wide processes align with the School Admissions Code 2021. Key responsibilities include leading the development of annual admissions policies, advising on complex or escalated admissions queries, and assisting with the preparation of case statements for independent admission appeals. You will also analyse admissions data to support strategic planning across the Trust.

The ideal candidate will possess a legal background or qualification and demonstrate a strong understanding of data protection law and compliance processes.

If you are motivated by meaningful work, enjoy developing robust and compliant systems, and are ready to make a positive impact across a forward‑looking Trust, we would be delighted to hear from you.

• Strong skills in Data Analytics, Data Management, and Data Analysis
• Experience of problem solving, with a solution based and adaptable approach
• Thorough understanding of data protection laws and regulations
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively across teams
• Proficiency in relevant data management tools and software
• Experience in public sector education sector data handling is an advantage
• Legal background or qualification that demonstrates a strong understanding of data protection law and compliance processes