Data Protection Manager (Remote) in Oxford

Job Description Data Protection Manager We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated data protection expert to join the Secretariat Team. Position: Data Protection Manager Location: Oxford/Hybrid Hours: Part-time, 15 hours a week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 5 July 2026 This is an important role which combines high quality General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) advice and collegiate support, policy and practice development and hands-on case management, such as undertaking Subject Access Requests (SARs). You will directly support ODBF staff, including training and response to queries and proactive advice and support to area teams (bishops, archdeacons and their teams) and parishes. The role provides an excellent opportunity for varied work, especially for someone who enjoys the full breadth and depth of data protection work. Whilst the role involves managing autonomously the full portfolio of data protection issues on a part-time basis, it sits within a friendly, high-functioning and highly motivated team, supported by the Director of Secretariat. With proven knowledge and experience in offering timely, high-quality advice and guidance on GDPR issues and a ‘can-do’ approach to case work, you will deliver excellent, meaningful support to the ODBF, area teams and parishes. You will be flexible in your working style and collegiate in spirit, with confident communication skills and excellent attention to detail. This role can be fulfilled on a hybrid basis, with some requirement for a physical presence in the office (Church House Oxford, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1GF). You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work with us - around 50% of our staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins our work. We are particularly keen to receive applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority heritage and disabled candidates, who are currently underrepresented. Our client is committed to the safeguarding, care, and nurture of everyone within the church community. They follow and are committed to their Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance, "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount. You may have experience in other areas such as Data, Data Protection, Data Manager, Data Protection Manger, Data Officer, Data Protection Officer, GDPR Manager, GDPR Officer.