At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain data protection records and lead compliance processes across the organisation.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking community housing organisation committed to data protection.
- Benefits: Part-time role with a competitive salary and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on data protection while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Graduate level education with a relevant GDPR qualification and experience in compliance.
The predicted salary is between 18243 - 30000 £ per year.
This role is responsible for maintaining and updating legally required data protection records across the organisation and leading key compliance processes, including data breaches, Subject Access Requests, and STAIRs. You will develop and embed data protection policies, procedures and assessments, while working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to support the Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) data mapping exercise and establish a sustainable process to keep it updated.
You will also review and deliver training, including regular in-house workshops, and identify software solutions that improve both efficiency and compliance. Working across the business, you will ensure that an appropriate legal basis for processing data is clearly identified and applied, and collaborate with the Data Governance team to address data retention issues, putting in place robust and well-documented erasure processes.
You will work with the Internal Audit Senior Specialist to develop periodic checks to test and verify that data is processed, stored and deleted in line with requirements. In addition, you will manage the Subject Access Request process end-to-end, support the identification of a suitable SAR system, review and advise on data sharing agreements, and take responsibility for managing the STAIRs process and procedures from October 2026.
Added extras: Flexible and adaptable in a changing environment, you are a trusted professional who acts with integrity and sound judgement. You are approachable and confident, able to provide support while constructively challenging decisions where appropriate, and are committed to achieving both individual success and wider organisational goals.
Qualifications, skills and experience: Educated to graduate level with a relevant GDPR qualification, you will bring experience of implementing UK GDPR compliance within an organisational setting, alongside a strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements, including compliance and monitoring. You will be confident in applying best practice in a practical, business-focused way to support effective data protection across the organisation.
You will have excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels, including senior leaders, executives and customers. Confident, independent and self-motivated, you will demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail, alongside a clear commitment to our aims, ambitions and the wider social housing sector.
Equality and diversity: Red Kite Community Housing Limited wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in our Equality, diversity and inclusion policy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010.
Data Protection Specialist - Fixed Term (10/12-month fixed term contract) in High Wycombe employer: Red Kite Community Housing
Red Kite Community Housing is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee development and a supportive work culture. With a strong commitment to data protection and compliance, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful initiatives while enjoying a collaborative environment that fosters growth and innovation. Located in a vibrant community, we offer competitive benefits and a chance to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
Contact Details:
Red Kite Community Housing Recruitment Team
