Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Data Protection Officer (DPO) to join Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This is a key senior role providing independent expert advice and assurance on all aspects of data protection, privacy, and information governance across the organisation.
As the Trust’s statutory DPO, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, acting as the primary contact with regulators and supporting a strong culture of safe and lawful data use.
Working closely with the Board, SIRO, and Caldicott Guardian, you will lead on strategic information governance, provide expert guidance on complex issues, and support delivery of the Trust’s Digital & Data agenda.
This role offers the opportunity to shape data protection practice at system level, working across the Trust and with Integrated Care System partners.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has expert knowledge of data protection and information governance.
- Can influence at senior level and communicate complex concepts clearly.
- Has experience delivering compliance frameworks such as the DSPT.
- Is confident working autonomously in a specialist advisory role.
- Can lead a busy IG and Records Team.
Main duties of the job
Act as the Trust’s statutory Data Protection Officer, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and relevant legislation.
Provide independent, expert advice to the Board, SIRO, and Caldicott Guardian on data protection risks and requirements.
Serve as the primary contact for the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and data subjects.
Lead development and assurance of Information Governance policies, procedures, and strategies.
Oversee delivery of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit and wider compliance activities.
Advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), information sharing agreements, and contracts.
Lead or support investigations into data breaches and complex IG incidents.
Provide assurance on data protection aspects of cybersecurity and digital initiatives.
Produce reports and briefings for Board and governance committees.
Line manage and develop the Information Governance and Records Management team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.
When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:
- Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
- Competitive annual leave allowance
- Car leasing scheme
- NHS pension scheme
- Free eye tests
- Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
- Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Clear demonstrable understanding of the Data Protection Act and GDPR Regulation, Records of Processing and the principles of Information Asset Management
- Highly developed knowledge of structured project management methodologies, gained through either formal training or practical experience
- Able to manage project and financial resources effectively, motivating staff to meet tight deadlines
- Highly developed organisational and planning skills, with the ability to co-ordinate a number of work streams across different functions
- Able to apply focused concentration for prolonged periods in developing complex strategies or legislation assessments, writing reports or analysing project status
- Able to introduce change, often requiring the need to overcome significant barriers in introducing new working practices
- Able to receive and assimilate complex and conflicting information from a variety of sources to bring together in an overall coherent and organised project plan
- Ability to communicate complex plans and concepts in simple terms to non-technical audiences
- Analytical thinker and problem solver, able to analyse complex, cross-functional/external dependencies to factor into achievable plans
- Able to receive and understand complex and often conflicting information in national initiatives or legislation
- Able to articulate complex data protection or technical (IT) issues simply to any involved parties
- Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing to audiences at all levels. Comfortable in presenting complex ideas to large mixed audiences, with ability to effectively present to a live audience of 200 or more, for training purposes
Desirable
- Someone who can motivate and lead
Experience
Essential
- In depth knowledge and expertise in data security, information governance and information security preferably in an NHS or public sector environment
- Dynamic and confident at presentations and able to demonstrate ability Experienced delivery of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit
Desirable
- Experience of achieving high levels of assurance at audit
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters Degree level, studying towards a Masters level degree or demonstrable and relevant equivalent experience in Information Governance or Information Security or Records Management field
- On-going professional development in data protection and security management field
Desirable
- Change Management experience
- Specialist project management qualification or demonstrable experience (e.g. Prince 2 accredited or an equivalent methodology)
- Evidence of ongoing training and development
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This advert is for Data Protection Officer with Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Lincoln, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Jul 2026.
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