Data Protection Officer

Data protection sits at the heart of trust and compliance in todays digital world. At Amplius the DPO role is pivotal in safeguarding customers colleagues and corporate data ensuring that every interaction meets the highest standards of privacy and security. This position isnt just about compliance; its about shaping a culture where data integrity underpins innovation and service excellence. As the primary contact for regulatory bodies and a key advisor to the organisation on Data Protection the DPO drives improvement embeds best practice and champions transparency. Its a role that combines leadership problem-solving and influence making a tangible impact on how Amplius protects people and delivers value

Salary: 58000 per year

Contract: Permanent full time

Your week: 36.25 hours (Monday to Friday 9am 5.15pm)

Location: Hybrid with a presence in either our Rushden Peterborough Boston or Milton Keynes offices when required.

Snapshot of your role

• Embed strong Data Protection practice across daily operations ensuring colleagues customers and contractors understand their responsibilities.
• Escalate high-risk Data Protection concerns to the Governing Body when needed.
• Develop and maintain compliant policies procedures training and awareness campaigns that promote a positive compliance culture.
• Carry out assessments investigations and quality checks reporting on risks breaches and improvements to senior leaders.
• Maintain key records and registers ensuring services meet legal contractual and best-practice requirements.
• Work closely with teams across Amplius including Data IT and Procurement to provide guidance and ensure data protection is built into systems processes and partnerships.
• Manage a varied caseload of Data Protection activities supporting ongoing service improvement and consistent communication across the organisation.

What were looking for

• A recognised Data Protection qualification or equivalent experience with strong knowledge of GDPR and related legislation.
• Skilled in DPIAs privacy risk identification and mitigation and effective handling of breaches and data protection assurance.
• Strong understanding of data flows encryption access controls and wider breach-prevention measures.
• Able to translate Data Protection law into clear practical advice
• A trustworthy professional individual with sound judgement strong attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role.

Important - We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

Closing: 10 December

Screening (virtual Teams meeting): 15 December

Interviews: 19 December

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.

Have questions Contact the Amplius Recruitment Team and well be in touch to support you with any questions queries or conundrums!

INDMED

Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 37000 homes and deliver a range of quality services including care and support specialist housing and home ownership options. Were a team of over 1300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on peoples lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference.