Job descriptionRole: Deputy Data Protection Officer
Salary: Grade L £50,269 - £53, 460 per year
Location: Hybrid Working, Remote Working & the Council House
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 18/03/2026
Contract Type: PermanentDerby City Council is looking for a Deputy Data Protection Officer to play a leading role in ensuring the Council meets its legal obligations under the Data Protection Act (2018) and UK General Data Protection Regulations.
Managing a team of Information Governance colleagues, this critical role is responsible for delivering a range of projects whilst supporting senior leaders and the wider organisation with expert advice that keeps us compliant.
Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.
What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:
• Flexible work/life balance scheme
• Hybrid working
• Modern office environment
• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support
• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity Network
• Support for colleagues who are carers
The Opportunity
In the role of Deputy Data Protection Officer , here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:
• Informing and advising the organisation about their obligations to comply with the GDPR and other data protection laws
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the Council complies with legal and statutory obligations
• Advising on data protection impact assessments
• Training colleagues and direct reports, including DPIA, FOI and EIR
• Oversee an effective, compliant and responsive Information Governance Team responsible for management of the Freedom of Information Act, the Environmental Information Regulations and any other relevant legislation now or in the future
• Correlate and prepare key performance information to support self-assessment of compliance for the Council About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have…
Excellent knowledge and practical understanding of legislation, regulation, policies, procedures and standards for information management including the General Data Protection Regulations 2016
Certified Data Protection Practitioner or LLB Law Degree (or equivalent relevant qualification)
Experience of managing complex subject access requests, advising on complex FoI requests, investigating disclosure complaints and advising on and developing information sharing agreements.
Experience of developing standards, policies and procedures in information governance and of monitoring compliance.
Great people leadership skills
Minimum of 5 GCSE’s Grade C or above, or equivalent, including Maths and English
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