Senior Data Rights Lead

Senior Data Rights Lead

Salary: The starting salary is £59,839, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.

The salary is broken down as £56,911 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale – £69,342. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location / Hybrid Working:

Primarily the role is based in Sidcup or Hendon but there may be a need for you to attend offsite meetings as required by the business. We actively support hybrid working solutions.

Security Clearance:

Due to the secure nature of our work, successful candidates must pass all vetting and security requirements, including Counter Terrorism (CTC), before they can be appointed. For this role you will need to pass SC level clearance.

Mets Vetting process and charter:

https://www.met.police.uk/police-forces/metropolitan-police/areas/c/careers/vetting/

More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-security-vetting

The Role:

The right to access information. The right to privacy. The right to transparency. These aren’t just legal principles – they’re the foundation of public trust in policing.

As a Senior Data Rights Lead, you’ll play a crucial role in upholding these rights while supporting the Metropolitan Police Service (The Met) to operate effectively. This isn’t just about compliance – it’s about making a real difference in how The Met handles data in one of the most complex policing environments in the world.

Leading a team of experts, you’ll oversee one of three critical areas:

• Right of Access – Managing Subject Access Requests, ensuring individuals can access their data.
• Freedom of Information & Insurance Requests – Handling requests that help maintain public accountability.
• Continual Improvement & Appeals – Ensuring our processes are efficient, managing legal challenges, and defending the Met’s position when necessary.

Whichever area you lead, you’ll drive improvements, engage with senior decision-makers, and shape how The Met manages data rights. Your work will directly impact London’s communities by ensuring transparency, fairness, and trust in the police.

What we can offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance, with 3 days in the office.
• 28 days annual leave (excluding public holidays), rising to 33 days after 5 years continuous service.
• Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Enrolment with the Met’s employee incentive partner, Edenred, giving access to a range of rewards and incentives.
• Access to a range of financial products via the Metropolitan Police Trading Service, including preferred credit facilities.
• Generous family leave for pregnancy, adoption, paternity and shared parental leave
• Childcare support including nursery and play scheme discounts.
• Access to the Bluelight Emergency Services discount card with a range of official discounts from large national retailers to local businesses including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more.
• A substantial range of health and wellbeing benefits including physiotherapy, 24/7 rehabilitation services and free eye tests.
• To promote physical well-being, you will have full access to subsidised sports centre membership to over 3,000 UK gyms and 80 London Fitness Centres. There is also an excellent range of sporting activities on offer through the various Met Police Sports and Social Clubs.

Essential skills:

• A detailed understanding of UK Data Rights legislation, including the Data Protection Act 2018 and Freedom of Information Act 2000.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience in managing teams and fostering a culture of high performance.
• The ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing and negotiating to ensure best practice.
• A track record of strategic decision-making, balancing compliance with operational effectiveness.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of representing the Met at a senior level and engaging with legal services where necessary.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information
• Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection
• Previous experience of working within a law enforcement environment

We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today’s complex policing challenges, we welcome applications from all of our London communities.