Data Protection Analyst

Job Title: Data Protection AnalystFunction:D & T - Data ServicesLocation: Hybrid working based in one of our offices (Nottingham Alfreton Daresbury Sheffield or Wakefield) plus occasional travel to Nottingham for type: FTC 6 monthsDue to the urgent nature of this requirement we are seeking candidates who can start immediately or are subject to a maximum 4-week notice : 37502Closing Date: Monday 24 August 2026NHS Supply Chain currently has an opportunity for a Data Protection Analyst to join our Data Services team. We are seeking an experienced Data Protection and Risk professional to play a key role in strengthening our privacy governance framework. This position will focus on analysing Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) identifying and assessing privacy risks and supporting the development of robust data protection controls. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation you will help ensure compliance with UK GDPR requirements while driving improvements in data governance risk management and regulatory day you willRoPA Analysis and Risk AssessmentReview and analyse existing Records of Processing Activities to identify privacy risks control gaps and improvement a repeatable approach for assessing privacy risks associated with processing the completeness quality and consistency of existing RoPA lawful basis retention requirements data-sharing arrangements international transfers and processing purposes recorded within the recommendations to improve governance data quality and ongoing maintenance of Records of Processing the alignment of RoPA records with other governance artefacts including the IT Service risk reporting and management information derived from RoPA Protection Risk ManagementConduct privacy risk assessments and support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).Identify and evaluate data protection risks arising from business processes systems projects and third-party privacy risk can we offer youWe want to reward you for your passionenthusiasmand hard work so we offer much more than a competitive salary:Hybrid working opportunitiesgiving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and recognise our employees hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes longserviceandcolleague recognition awards.27 days holiday plus bank holidaysWe arededicated to your development through in-house trainingsupportand access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.A focus on your well-being offering 1 day of paidwell-being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeGenerous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%)Access toourFlexible Benefits Schemewhere you can choose from a variety of benefits such as Life Insurance Critical Illness Cover Income Protection Health Cash Plan DentalInsuranceandadditionalpension contributions that suityou.2 days of paidvolunteeringleave allowingyou to give back to to many discounts fromthe Blue Light Card to NHS Supply Chain who are we Our role is to support the NHS to save lives and improve are a part of the NHS family and our role is to source deliver and supply healthcare products services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and serve every NHS Trust andoperatea national network of distribution centresmanagingrelationships with more than a thousand suppliersanddelivering more thanorders each year to more than 17000 all of this on behalf of the NHS gives NHS staff more time to focus on their main priority of providing excellent patient skills will help you thrive in this role 3 years experience working within a Data Protection Information Governance Risk Management or Compliance function including the identification assessment and management of working knowledge of UK GDPR and Data Protection principles and regulatory frameworksExperience supporting privacy risk assessments DPIAs risk reviews or similar governance analytical reporting and stakeholder management to translate regulatory requirements into practical business Inclusive Commitment At NHS Supply Chain we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is not only valued but celebrated giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. Developing our people is key to our success so if this role sounds like the right next step in your career but your experiencedoesntmatch perfectly with the job advert we encourage you to still to complete our application form and requireadditionalsupport Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to help you with alternative ways to apply.