Deputy Data Protection Officer

SNG (Sovereign Network Group) is one of the largest housing associations in England.

We provide 86,000 homes and invest in communities across London, the South East, South West and East of England, as well as aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year.

We're looking for an experienced and proactive

Deputy Data Protection Officer to join our Governance, General Counsel & Risk team and help shape the future of data protection.

Working from our Basingstoke office, you'll take our hybrid approach of working from home, and in the office 2 days per week.

You’ll have 1 direct report and will be reporting to the

Head of Data Privacy (DPO).

You’ll support the leadership of the Data Protection team and act as deputy to the DPO when required.

You’ll work closely with senior leaders across the business, providing expert guidance on data protection, regulatory compliance, information governance, and privacy best practice.

You’ll help ensure that privacy considerations are embedded across projects, processes, and decision‑making, whilst maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Support the Head of Data Privacy (DPO) in delivering SNG's data protection and privacy strategy.
• Provide expert guidance on UK GDPR, data protection legislation, and privacy best practice.
• Lead on data protection matters, including DPIAs, compliance monitoring, breach investigations, and stakeholder advice.
• Develop and deliver privacy training, policies, procedures, and awareness programmes.
• Work closely with teams across the business to embed privacy by design and support regulatory compliance.
• Deputise for the DPO when required and contribute to reporting for senior leaders and governance committees.
• Help lead and develop the Data Protection team, promoting continuous improvement and excellent customer service.

• Experience in a Data Protection, Privacy, Governance, Risk, or Compliance role.
• Experience supporting a Data Protection Officer or similar Data Protection Management position.
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• IAPP CIPP/E certification
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience conducting DPIAs and implementing privacy‑focused processes.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and support team leadership.