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Data Protection Practitioner

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Buckinghamshire Council

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United Kingdom , Aylesbury

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32740.00 - 34292.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

If you're passionate about data, transparency and ensuring information is handled with integrity, this is a great opportunity to join us as a Data Protection Practitioner. You'll help the Council meet its statutory duties across Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations, playing a vital role in protecting the public's trust and supporting high‑quality decision‑making across the organisation.

Job Responsibility:

  • Acting as an experienced Data Protection practitioner, managing complex and sensitive casework with minimal supervision
  • Leading the end‑to‑end handling of Subject Access Requests (SARs), including complex and sensitive cases, ensuring lawful decision‑making and compliance with statutory deadlines
  • Locating, retrieving and reviewing information held across multiple systems to support SARs and other casework
  • Investigating and managing data protection breaches, including fact‑finding, risk assessment, mitigation actions and drafting clear outcomes and correspondence
  • Confidently applying UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 rights, exemptions and restrictions
  • Providing practical, proportionate data protection advice to services on issues such as lawful basis, data sharing, retention, transparency and individual rights
  • Supporting and reviewing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), offering constructive challenge and guidance where appropriate
  • Drafting, reviewing or advising on data sharing agreements and information‑sharing arrangements
  • Providing data protection advice in relation to contracts and suppliers, including the use of appropriate contractual clauses
  • Managing FOI and EIR casework when required to support the FOI team
  • Preparing clear written responses, reports and case summaries suitable for audit, escalation or ICO scrutiny
  • Using iCasework to manage, analyse and record data protection casework accurately and defensibly
  • Confidently using operational and case management systems and SharePoint to locate, retrieve, download, review, combine and convert information held across service areas to support SARs, breach investigations and other data protection work
  • Creating, combining and redacting documents, including producing clear and accurate PDF disclosures
  • Contributing to data protection training, guidance, templates, internal communications and awareness materials

Requirements:

  • Significant hands‑on experience working in data protection or a closely related information governance role
  • Strong practical knowledge of UK GDPR and core data protection principles
  • Proven experience of managing Subject Access Requests, including complex or sensitive cases
  • Experience investigating and responding to data protection breaches
  • Experience delivering data protection training, briefings or awareness activity, or the confidence to develop and deliver this effectively
  • Strong technical skills, with the ability to locate, retrieve and manage information across multiple systems accurately and securely
  • Experience using case management systems, such as iCasework, to manage statutory casework and maintain defensible records
  • Confidence working with digital documents, including combining files, creating PDFs and applying accurate redactions
  • A working knowledge of SharePoint or similar document management systems
  • Knowledge or experience of FOI and EIR legislation is desirable
  • NVQ Level 3 / HNC (or equivalent) as a minimum
  • The ability to converse effectively with the public in spoken English
  • A full driving licence is desirable but not essential

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge or experience of FOI and EIR legislation
  • A full driving licence
What we offer:
  • Fair and inclusive culture
  • Chance to really make a difference to those around you
  • Health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
  • Unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
  • Ongoing support and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career
  • Opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops
  • Auto enrolment onto generous Pension Scheme
  • Opportunity to gain membership to Costco
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Travel discounts with Arriva

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Expiration:
May 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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