Data Protection

If you can make GDPR and data ethics feel less like paperwork and more like power, then this role is for you

We\’re hiring a Data Protection & Governance Coach to develop the next generation of analysts and governance specialists through a Level 4 Apprenticeship designed around real organisational data challenges (not dry theory). This is your chance to shape how the UK learns data ethics, governance, risk, and compliance in a hands-on, scenario-led programme.

About iO-Sphere

iO-Sphere is one of the fastest-growing training providers in the Data & AI space. We train learners using Prism, our synthetic e-commerce company with 500m+ rows of live data, giving them real industry experience from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Data Protection & Information Governance Practitioner Coach will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery and management of a 15-month technical apprenticeship programme.

Apprenticeship Compliance and Standards

• Ensure all teaching and assessment aligns directly with the mandatory Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard for Data Protection & Information Governance Practitioner.
• Deliver and assess content that prepares apprentices for the nationally recognised apprenticeship.
• Maintain an active record of learner evidence, providing clear feedback and direction for learning. Regularly meet with learners and managers to check progress and relevant application within the work place.

Programme Delivery and Instruction

• Design, prepare, and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons, workshops, and coaching sessions, managing approximately 25-30 hours of student-facing time per week.
• Oversee and guide apprentices through the execution of large-scale, industry-relevant projects inside our synthetic company, Prism.
• Prepare apprentices thoroughly for their final End-Point Assessment (EPA).

Mentorship and Learner Success

• Provide personalised, ongoing coaching focusing critically on technical mastery and the essential soft skills: curiosity, problem-solving, critical thinking, and compelling storytelling.
• Regularly assess apprentice performance, provide detailed, constructive feedback on analysis, and ensure high retention and success rates.

You\’ll Succeed Here If You Have

• Practical experience in
  Data Protection, Information Governance, Compliance, or Risk
• Hands-on knowledge of
  GDPR, data ethics, information security, and governance frameworks
• Experience writing or reviewing governance artefacts: DPIAs, RoPAs, retention schedules, policies
• Strong communication skills & able to explain complex regulation simply
• Confidence coaching adults in a structured learning environment
• Teaching or assessing qualifications (AET / CAVA) are a bonus, not a blocker

Your First 90 Days

• Deliver the DPIG pathway independently
• Build strong learner relationships and coaching rhythms
• Run scenario-based governance projects inside Prism
• Prepare apprentices for milestone assessments and EPA
• Collaborate with Quality to set up observation cycles
• Ensure all programme evidence is audit-ready in Aptem

Why iO-Sphere?

This isn\’t a standard compliance teaching job. It\’s hands-on, modern and genuinely impactful.

You\’ll:

• Teach governance through real scenarios instead of box-ticking
• Shape one of the UK\’s most applied Level 4 Data Protection & Governance programmes
• Influence curriculum, delivery and the overall learner experience
• Work in a fast-moving start-up where good ideas move quickly
• Join a mission-driven team expanding access to high-growth data careers

Focus:
Level 4 Data Protection & Information Governance Practitioner Apprenticeship

Department:
Apprenticeships

Salary:
£40,000–£60,000 + bonus (depending on experience)

Location:
Hybrid (London)

Start Date:
February 2026

Culture:
We seek ambitious individuals who thrive in a start-up environment, who are Mission Driven, Collaborative, and able to Own It.