Information Governance & GDPR Specialist in Croydon

Location: Croydon office with Hybrid working

Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 per annum

At the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), we provide security in retirement for our members and millions of people throughout the UK who belong to defined benefit (DB) pension schemes. Through the PPF and Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS), we compensate members for their pensions after the employer funding their pension becomes insolvent. In total, we look after over 400,000 members across the PPF and FAS. With over £30 billion in assets under management, our investments support long-term economic growth across the UK.

Our award-winning team of around 450 professionals has earned the IPE UK Pension Fund of the Year title three times in seven years. We work closely with government and industry partners to improve outcomes for scheme members, employers, and the broader pension system—playing a vital role in strengthening retirement security nationwide.

We have the opportunity for an Information Compliance Associate to join our Compliance team within this permanent role. The Information Compliance Associate plays a vital role in safeguarding trust across our organisation. Within this role you will help ensure that the way we collect, use, and manage personal information reflects our commitment to integrity, transparency, and respect for individual rights.

Acting as an advocate for responsible data practices, you will provide expert guidance across the organisation, empowering teams to manage personal data in line with legal, regulatory, and ethical expectations. Working closely with the Data Protection Officer, you will support the effective implementation of data protection compliance programmes and help cultivate a culture where personal data is valued and protected.

Alongside data protection responsibilities, you will oversee our Freedom of Information (FOI) processes, driving openness, accountability, and timely responses that demonstrate our commitment to public transparency.

The ideal candidate will bring experience working within data protection compliance and/or Freedom of Information environments, with a solid grounding in UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act from both a regulatory and practical standpoint. A recognised compliance or data protection qualification, or equivalent experience demonstrating deep understanding, will support your ability to interpret legislation and apply it effectively across a complex organisation.

Experience using technology to streamline DSAR, FOI or other compliance processes is essential, as you will play a key role in helping us modernise and strengthen our information governance workflows.

You’ll build strong relationships at every level, earning trust while confidently challenging practices that need to change. Clear and persuasive in both writing and speech, you will have the ability to turn complex regulatory requirements into simple, practical guidance that teams can act on. Your analytical skills help you quickly spot risks, assess proposals and understand their impact on information rights, ensuring compliance remains central to how we operate.

This is a role for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, building relationships, and influencing positive change—while ensuring our organisation continues to meet its obligations under UK GDPR, FOI legislation, and wider information rights requirements.

In return for your skills, experience and commitment we’ll give you a challenging role within a business where you’ll get the support you need to develop your career. We’ll also give you lots of opportunities for personal development and skills training.

Our Croydon office is just across the road from East Croydon station, which is around 15 minutes from Victoria or London Bridge, 10 minutes from Clapham Junction or half an hour from St Pancras.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and actively encourage applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to discuss your needs and ensure you have the support required.

We embrace diverse talent welcoming people with different beliefs, backgrounds and ways of working. Whatever your background, and however you identify, you’ll be welcome here.