Data Protection Team Business Delivery Manager (Ref: 20445)

Location: Staffordshire, UK; Elgin Ave., London W9 2NR, UK; Scotland; Wales, UKSalary: 42,914 - 53,081 per yearEmployment: Full timeCategory: PolicyPosted: 2026-08-05Valid to: 2026-08-19Apply: Ministry of JusticeJob summaryThis is a Nationally based roleJob descriptionOverview of SID SID is part of the Service Transformation Group. The Group oversees the building of a strategic vision for modernising and digitising our legacy systems, generating a coordinated plan across the MoJ and its agencies for transformation, and tracking delivery of this transformation.Security and information management are fundamental building blocks of enabling the department to deliver. We have highly skilled experts working collaboratively with the department, Government Security Group and other partners to enable the whole of the MoJ to function securely, lawfully and transparently.We identify, manage, and mitigate MoJ’s security, data protection and information risks, and provide assurance against those risks. We’re also home to the Counter Fraud Centre of Expertise. Part of our mission is to up-skill the department so that security becomes second nature to our people and partnersTeam Profile The remit of the Data Protection Team covers Headquarters, the five Executive Agencies and 12 Arm’s Length BodiesTheir work includes:Monitoring and overseeing compliance with data protection legislation and MoJ personal data policiesAdvising on Data Protection Impact AssessmentsActing as the point of contact with the Information Commissioner’s OfficeReceiving requests from data subjects who wish to exercise their rights to - access, restrict, rectify or erase - their personal dataSummary The RoleReporting to the Deputy Data Protection Officer you will be responsible for the management of finances, people, engagement, portfolio, contract management and the effective operational running of the Data Protection Team. You will manage the Data Protection Team Coordinators and lead the delivery of defined projects that contribute to the ongoing transformation of DPT operations. You will also support the management and oversight of the ICO Concerns process, ensuring that potential risks to statutory compliance are identified, escalated, and addressed in a timely manner.Responsibilities, Activities and Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities, and duties:Key Responsibilities include:Supporting the work of the Data Protection Team in order to deliver the data protection strategy, prioritising complex issuesResponding to ad hoc requests for information, including Freedom of Information (FOI), Cabinet Committee correspondence and Parliamentary QuestionsDeveloping accurate insights and recommendations on a broad range of topicsSupporting business planning and reporting and audit management as requiredContributing and to commissions from within the business and cross-governmentManaging space moves and re-organisations as requiredShaping and delivering ad hoc projects to improve the DPT operationsDay-to-day management of the DPT mailboxes and the data protection compliance tool, OneTrustLine management responsibilities of Data Protection Team CoordinatorsPerson SpecificationEssentialWorking in a Deputy Director or Director level office, or data protection team in a government department or other large, high-profile organisationExperience in managing teams, coordinating workloads, and supporting colleagues to meet shared goalsStrong analytical skills and report developmentEngaging with risk and audit functions in a complex organisationShaping and delivering projectsBuilding relationships easily with people at different levels of an organisationDemonstrating capability to manage and coordinate the work of information security or assurance specialists, including the ability to realign resources and workflows in response to shifting organisational priorities.Proven ability to plan, organise, and deliver work efficiently and at pace, ensuring operational outputs and deadlines are consistently met.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and regulatory information clearly to a range of stakeholders.DesirableA data protection/GDPR qualification e.g. CIPP/E or CIPMThis list is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.Application Process This vacancy will be assessed using Success Profiles to assess behaviours and technical expertise. The application process will require 250-word STAR format for the identified behaviours, the submission of a CV and a statement of suitability to evidence how you meet the essential and technical criteria required for the role.The sift will be based on the following behaviour:Managing a Quality ServiceThe interview will be based on the following behaviours:Managing a Quality ServiceDelivering at PaceDeveloping Self and OthersTechnicalA current and continued understanding on how to manage and coordinate the work of information security or assurance specialists, including the ability to realign resources and workflows in response to shifting organisational priorities.Selection process detailsAll candidates must submit a CV and Statement of Suitability (of up to 500 words) which demonstrates the key behaviours required for the role.Note: due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide feedback after the CV review (sift) stage.At the interview we will be assessing your technical/specialist skills and experience, testing your ability through relevant assessments and asking you questions around the behaviours we require to be successful in this role.Hours of Work/Working Pattern 37 hour working week (standard).Person specificationPlease refer to the Job DescriptionBehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:Managing a Quality ServiceDelivering at PaceDeveloping Self and OthersTechnical skillsWe'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:A current and continued understanding on how to manage and coordinate the work of information security or assurance specialists, including the ability to realign resources and workflows in response to shifting organisational priorities.BenefitsAlongside your salary of 42,914, Ministry of Justice contributes 12,432 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).Access to learning and developmentA working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balanceA working culture which encourages inclusion and diversityA Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%Annual LeavePublic HolidaysSeason Ticket AdvanceFor more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Link: Things you need to knowArtificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirementsThis job is broadly open to the following groups:UK nationalsnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil ServiceFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).Apply and further informationThis vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicantsJob contact : Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries TeamEmail : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.ukTelephone : 0345 241 5359Recruitment teamEmail : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.ukFurther informationAppointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: