Data Protection Officer

Thera Trust has an exciting opportunity available for a Data Protection Officer to join our team based in Grantham. You will join us on a permanent basis, with full-time and part-time hours available. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £38,414.20 per annum.

Information: We operate flexi time and flexible working with occasional travel to Grantham and other Thera locations

Join Thera Trust as our Data Protection Officer

Are you passionate about data privacy and compliance? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in a values-driven organisation that supports people with a learning disability to lead fulfilling lives? Thera Trust is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Data Protection Officer to lead our data protection strategy and ensure compliance across the organisation.

Thera is a charitable group of 13 companies which support people with a learning disability with a diverse range of needs.

Thera Trust is the parent of Thera Group and provides central services from its office in Grantham. This enables the companies to focus on delivering high quality support locally.

About the Role

As our Data Protection Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Thera complies with all relevant data protection laws and regulations including GDPR.

You will lead the development and implementation of information security and data protection policies, provide expert guidance and training to staff across the organisation, conduct supportive audits, and support incident management.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with data protection laws and internal policies.
• Develop and implement data protection policies and procedures.
• Generate and deliver training and guidance to staff on data protection matters.
• Foster a culture of privacy and data responsibility across the organisation.

What We are Looking For

• A degree in a relevant field and a recognised data protection certification.
• In-depth knowledge of GDPR and data security practices.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Proven experience in data protection, compliance, and risk management.

If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Group.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For the purpose of this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to a relevant DBS check should you be offered the position.

Thera follows government guidance around vaccines and believe they are an effective way so support everyones safety. We would encourage you to take part in any vaccination programme recommended if you are working in Social Care.

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