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# Data Protection Manager

- **Company:** James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
- **Location:** Winsford, UK
- **Salary:** £48,000.0 - £53,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Management
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gb1b4a43145a5b8f55f0a0a0a8c9525d35

## About the Role

Experience in a similar role managing information governance, GDPR/data protection and Freedom of Information requirements
Managing individual rights requests and supporting data breach investigations
Developing and delivering information governance and data protection training and awareness materials
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
Strong working knowledge of UK Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation and Information Commissioner's Office guidance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self motivated and able to manage and prioritise own workload
Strong decision-making skills, utilising data and insight effectively
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines

## Description

We are currently working in partnership with a public sector organisation based in Cheshire, who are recruiting for a Data Protection Manager to join the team on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing subject matter expert advice and guidance in all matters in relation to the management of information whilst overseeing and monitoring information standards and where possible introducing best practice.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role managing information governance, GDPR/data protection and Freedom of Information requirements, alongside experience managing compliance processes, individual rights requests and data breach investigations. They will also have experience developing and delivering information governance and data protection training, guidance and awareness materials.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
Providing expert advice on data protection, information governance, records management and information security, ensuring compliance with GDPR and relevant legislation
Leading data protection compliance, acting as the key point of contact between the organisation, data subjects and the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Managing information rights and requests, including Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information requests, complex information requests and appropriate application of exemptions
Developing and overseeing policies, procedures and governance frameworks for information management, including records retention, disposal, DPIAs, Records of Processing Activities and information sharing agreements
Identifying, assessing and mitigating information risks, working closely with the Senior Information Risk Officer (SIRO), IT and service areas to ensure appropriate controls and secure handling of information
Leading and promoting information compliance across the organisation, providing training, monitoring legislative changes, supporting M365/Purview governance and representing the service at regional and national forums