Job summary
St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice is seeking an experienced Data Protection Officer. 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 including patient, retail, fundraising and third-party contractor information. This role will include travel to all our bases and retail units.
As the Trust's nominated DPO, you will play an important role in ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, acting as the named contact with regulators and supporting an excellent 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 and support on complex issues including advice to clinicians and non-clinical staff.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an organisation dedicated to providing exceptional care and support across Lincolnshire.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, this role will lead on data protection policy development, manage information governance risks, coordinate data in relation to subject access requests and GDPR breaches, oversee the annual NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit submission, and deliver face to face training to colleagues at all levels.
We are looking for a knowledgeable and proactive professional with significant information governance and data protection experience.
The post holder will require excellent people skills, and the ability to maintain a culture of compliance and accountability with data protection throughout the different areas of the organisation.
About us
Why Join St Barnabas?
- Time to care Contribute to the effective operation of our hospice.
- A team that feels like family Be part of a supportive, collaborative environment.
- Career growth Opportunities for training and professional development.
- Great benefits Competitive salary, Aegon Pension Scheme or NHS pension continuation, and 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Working Hours: 22.5 per week.
- Salary - £37,417 per annum (£22,450 pro rata for 22.5 hours per week)
- Base - To be negotiated with the successful candidate, this is a countywide role.
About us
St Barnabas Hospice is the leading charity in Lincolnshire providing palliative and end-of-life care to adults living with a life-limiting or terminal illness. Our Vision is a world where dying with dignity, compassion and having choices is a fundamental part of a life. Our Mission is to ensure all individuals facing the end of their life in Lincolnshire receive dignified, compassionate care when they require it and where they ask for it.
To apply: Submit your online application.
For more information: Contact Michelle Webb, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at michelle.webb@stbarnabashospice.co.uk
For assistance with your application: Contact recruitment@stbarnabashospice.co.uk
Details
- Date posted: 03 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £22,450 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: NTX1233055
- Job locations: St Barnabas Hospice, Lincoln, LN2 1RE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification document for details of the required qualifications, skills and experience for this role.
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This advert is for Data Protection Officer with St Barnabas Hospice Lincolnshire in Lincoln, England. It is listed as a Officer (discipline unspecified) role. The advertised salary is £22450.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.
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