Salary: £38,777 - £41,116
Full time, 36 hours per week
Permanent, 52 weeks (All year round)
About the role:
We are looking for a highly organised, knowledgeable and proactive Data Protection Officer & Administrator to Principalship to join our team. This varied role combines responsibility for leading the College’s data protection and information governance functions with providing high-quality administrative support to the Principalship.
You will provide expert advice on UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, manage data protection processes including DSARs and data breaches, develop staff awareness and training, and help promote a strong culture of compliance. Alongside this, you will support the Principalship with meetings, communications, events, stakeholder queries and key College processes.
If you have strong analytical and communication skills, excellent attention to detail, sound knowledge of data protection legislation and the confidence to work with colleagues at all levels, we would love to hear from you.
Staff Benefits include:
• Competitive base salary
• LGPS Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development support;
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave;
• Blue Light Card discount scheme available to all staff via the Blue Light Card website;
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24 hours a day helpline to support on a range of issues;
• Telephone counselling service via EAP;
• Occupational health access;
• Eye care contribution scheme;
• Free use of a range of sports & leisure facilities, including the on-site gym;
• Discounted gym membership at Better Health Gym Group;
• Staff wellbeing activities;
• Free weekly exercise classes for all staff, including Box Fit and Yoga;
• Free on-site staff car park;
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme;
• Season ticket loans;
• Professional and fit for purpose working environment.
How to apply:
If you are seeking a highly rewarding position within a successful college and are passionate about enriching the lives of students, please click on ‘Attachment’ to view the application pack.
After reading the application pack, if you would like to apply, please click on the link on the Jobs Page, ‘Download Application Form’ to access the application form (parts 1 &2). Please email your completed application form (parts 1 & 2) to: recruitment@sgmc.ac.uk
Closing date for applications: Monday, 12th October 2026 at 10am
Interview Date: w/c 19th October 2026
Start Date: ASAP
