At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead data protection initiatives and ensure compliance with UK GDPR regulations.
- Company: Join NEBOSH, a global leader in health and safety qualifications.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on data privacy and shape best practices in a respected organisation.
- Qualifications: Strong expertise in UK GDPR and proven experience in a senior data protection role.
The predicted salary is between 52000 - 52000 £ per year.
The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) is a leading global organisation that provides health, safety, and environmental qualifications. Our Vision is to enable and inspire the world of work and wider environment to be a safer and healthier place. Our Mission is to save lives and protect people at work through offering world-class and accessible health, safety, environmental, risk and wellbeing qualifications, and services that address the changing and emerging risks in the global workplace.
As our Data Protection Officer, you will provide independent oversight and expert advice to ensure we meet UK GDPR and wider regulatory requirements. Acting as the key contact for the ICO, you’ll lead our data governance framework and help embed a culture where data privacy is everyone’s responsibility.
What you’ll do:
- Act as the organisation’s DPO and trusted advisor on data protection
- Lead and continuously improve our data governance framework
- Oversee data incidents, SARs and regulatory engagement
- Provide assurance reporting to senior leadership and committees
- Champion data protection awareness and training across the organisation
What we’re looking for:
- Strong expertise in UK GDPR and data protection regulation
- Proven experience in a similar senior role
- Ability to influence, engage and communicate with senior stakeholders
- A practical, solutions-focused approach to compliance
- A collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
You’ll play a key role in safeguarding data across a respected, regulated organisation — shaping best practice, influencing strategy, and making a real impact.
What we offer:
- Working week: 35 hours Monday – Friday
- Work base: Although NEBOSH offices in Leicestershire (close to Fosse Park and M1) are considered as your work base, we have adopted hybrid working practices (however, attendance will be required at the office on a regular basis).
- £52,000 per annum
- 25 days’ annual leave increasing with service
Data Protection Officer in Leicester employer: Nebosh
At NEBOSH, we pride ourselves on being a leading global organisation dedicated to health, safety, and environmental qualifications. As an employer, we offer a supportive work culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement, alongside competitive benefits such as 25 days of annual leave and hybrid working options. Joining us as a Data Protection Officer means you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact in a respected organisation while enjoying professional growth in a dynamic environment.
