Data Protection Officer

Data Protection Officer

Location: Academies Enterprise Trust, 3rd Floor, 183 Eversholt Street, London NW1 1BU

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Hours: 37.5 hours a week 52 weeks per year, permanent

Inspire their remarkable with us

With 57 schools, AET is one of the country’s largest multi-academy trusts. This is an exciting opportunity to join an agile and fast-paced organisation that is deeply committed to improving the life chances of its pupils through quality education. 

We are seeking a highly motivated, organised, and experienced Data Protection Officer who will be involved in all issues relating to processing personal data, including but not limited to informing and advising the Trust on its obligations to comply with GDPR, monitoring compliance with GDPR and other data protection laws, managing internal data protection activities, training data processing staff and conducting internal audits. You will be provided with sufficient resources and independence to successfully carry out your role. 

You will be diplomatic and self-motivated and be able to deal with a wide range of enquiries in an efficient and organised manner. You will have excellent IT and communication skills, with a confident and professional manner. You will be proactive, work well under pressure and effectively prioritise your own and the team’s workload to meet strict deadlines. This position plays a key role in maintaining and further developing such systems and processes.

We passionately believe that every child can discover their own remarkable life. It’s what motivates us around here. We know this vision requires something extra. Which is why at AET, you’ll find more. More opportunities, so you can forge your own path. More care and support, so you can prioritise what matters most. More purpose, for you and for the children we’re inspiring.

We offer:  

• More influence - As a Trust with 57 schools, the work of our support team directly influences the lives of tens of thousands of children.  
• More opportunity for a national role - Our central team develops strategies and resources that support our academies nationwide.  
• More connection - A chance to experience what’s happening within our diverse academies.  
• More technology so you can make more impact - Google Workspace Enterprise for Education embedded throughout. Collaborative cloud technology gives you access to the latest tools, when and where it suits you. More tech enabled classrooms mean less time spent on admin.  
• More ambitious, professional and passionate colleagues - All focused on delivering remarkable lives.

Closing date:  Friday 17th December 2021 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s.  Come inspire their remarkable with us, apply today by clicking the ‘Quick Apply’ button.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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AET is recruiting for School Direct placements.  Please visit our website https://sites.google.com/aetinet.org/academies-enterprise-trust/work-at-aet/graduates for further details.