Job Description

Deputy Data Protection Officer

London, SW1P

About Us

We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-based charity, home to the Archbishop of Westminster (Cardinal Vincent Nichols) and our beautiful Westminster Cathedral. As one of the leading Catholic dioceses in the country, we deliver our charitable mission through an extensive network of schools, parishes and social justice initiatives, with a commitment to positively impacting the lives of all members of society.

We are now looking for a Deputy Data Protection Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

The Benefits

- Salary of 40,000 - 45,000 per annum
- 23 days' annual leave + bank holidays
- Pension scheme for eligible employees - 5% paid by the employer
- Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension
- Potential for hybrid working after probation
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance/Death in Service benefit
- Cycle to work scheme
- Vouchers for free eye tests and 50 towards the cost of glasses
- Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced data privacy professional from a faith-based, non-profit, or charitable background with UK data privacy compliance expertise to join our mission-driven organisation.

You'll have the chance to grow your professional portfolio of experience in a complex, meaningful environment where privacy work truly matters.

Along the way, you'll benefit from supportive colleagues, opportunities to further enhance your specialist expertise, and the chance to make a tangible, positive impact on how we serve our communities.

So, if you're ready to use your data protection expertise to support a mission with real purpose, then apply today.

The Role

As the Deputy Data Protection Officer, you'll ensure we meet our obligations under UK GDPR and related legislation.

Supporting and deputising for the Data Protection Officer, you will oversee data compliance, promote best practice, and embed a strong culture of privacy and accountability across all diocesan activities.

From developing privacy frameworks and managing data mapping exercises to delivering engaging training and conducting audits, you'll help ensure that all data handling aligns with legal and ethical standards.

Additionally, you will:

- Act as the first point of contact for data protection queries
- Develop and maintain our privacy governance framework
- Co-ordinate and review data audits, risk assessments, and DPIAs
- Monitor and review third-party data sharing and processing arrangements
- Support the management of data breaches, complaints, and subject access requests

About You

To be considered as a Deputy Data Protection Officer, you will need:

- Experience in a similar role
- Experience in UK data privacy compliance
- Experience working within a faith-based, non-profit, or charitable organisation
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
- The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- A data protection and/or privacy certification, such as CIPP, CIPT, CIPM, ISEB, etc. or the willingness to achieve this within a short period of joining

Closing date

: 28/11/2025

Shortlisting

: 04/12/2025 (online)

Interview

: 11/12/2025 (in person)

Other organisations may call this role Data Protection Officer, DPO, Deputy DPO, Assistant Data Protection Officer, Data Privacy Compliance Officer, GDPR Officer, or GDPR Compliance Officer.

Webrecruit and the Diocese of Westminster are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you're ready to make a meaningful impact as a Deputy Data Protection Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person