Data Protection Consultant

The Education Data Hub is looking to recruit a Data Protection Consultant to support our Data Protection Service for Schools service. You will provide specialist support with breach handling, incident investigations and statutory reporting so schools and multi‑academy trusts (MATs) across the country receive timely, accurate and professional guidance.

In this role, you will manage and triage breach incidents, look into what has happened, assess whether incidents meet the ICO reportable threshold, and prepare information for statutory submissions. You will monitor daily notifications and work closely with schools, service providers and colleagues across the team, supporting them through situations that can often be sensitive or complex. You will also help identify trends and risks from incident data and follow up with schools to prevent recurrence. Alongside this, you will support the data protection helpline, offering practical advice, support and guidance on data protection and information‑governance matters under UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation.

We are looking for someone with a solid understanding of UK GDPR, breach management and data protection risk. You should feel confident handling complex or higher‑risk cases, able to use sound judgement, and comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders. Strong communication, good organisation and a calm, solution‑focused approach are key. Experience in the education sector or with incident handling would be helpful, and you will be joining a supportive team that has been recognised nationally.

The Education Data Hub is an award‑winning, customer‑focused traded service that brings together Data Protection, Cyber Security, Online Safety, IT for Schools and Data Management services for all educational settings. The team is committed to making a meaningful difference, and this role offers the chance to be part of that.

For further information regarding the post please contact the Data Protection Team Service Manager: Amy Vickers - amy.vickers@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: Friday 13th March 2026

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.