Data Protection Specialist – Grade 7 £49,452 - £62,699+ benefits it is central to how public bodies deliver better services, protect resilience, support policy outcomes and respond to the growing expectations of citizens, businesses and colleagues. Ofgem has a vital role in the UK’s energy system, protecting consumers and helping to enable a more secure, fair and sustainable energy future. As the organisation continues to evolve, our newly designed Digital, Data and Security Services (DDSS) team will be critical to how Ofgem modernises its services, strengthens its platforms and supports wider government priorities Ofgem is on an exciting transformational journey. Within DDSS, we are strengthening the foundations of both our entire function and all elements of our DDSS estate, building greater internal capability and creating the platforms, services and governance needed to support a modern regulator. In short, this is an opportunity to join Ofgem at a pivotal moment and help shape the next stage of its digital, data, security, and technology maturity. About the role Ofgem is seeking a highly capable and motivated Data Protection Specialist (Deputy Data Protection Officer) to play a critical role in safeguarding one of the UK’s most sensitive and complex data environments. This role will be a senior specialist role working at the heart of Ofgem’s legal and regulatory framework, providing expert advice, overseeing data protection compliance and acting as a key interface across the organisation. You will not only have the opportunity to build your own focused and high performing team, but excel in operating in a fast paced, high demand regulatory environment. Your skills will support the DPO and senior security leadership, while engaging widely across business units, legal teams, delivery functions and government stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include: Legal
