Data Protection Officer

We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team as a Data Protection Officer. This key role will lead on advising the Trust leaders in developing a culture of safeguarding the misuse of data. The successful candidate will ensure trust-wide compliance to GDPR and related Meridian Trust policies, procedures, and practice, including support and advice for schools.

Hybrid Working and Term Time Plus 10 days considered.

The Opportunity:

• A great chance to work within one of highest performing multi-academy trusts in the UK
• Provide strong professional advice to promote the Trust brand and safeguarding of data
• Work closely with the Trust Executive Board and Senior Management Team to ensure compliance
• Lead on internal training and awareness of Data Protection

The ideal candidate:

• Have a good educational background with evidence of CPD   
• Be confident in providing training and advice to colleagues at all levels within the Trust
• Have experience in processing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA’s), Subject Access Requests (SAR’s), and Freedom of Information Requests (FOI’s)
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to effectively influence   
• Possess outstanding personal integrity and a high level of administration and time management skills

Benefits of working for us include:

• Free on-site parking       
• Eyecare vouchers       
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme       
• Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Academy Leisure, Sawtry       
• Free tea and coffee making facilities       
• Generous sick pay and annual leave

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications is: 08/02/2023

Interview to take place during week commencing: 20/02/2023

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.