dele Carr Recruitment is currently supporting a well-established social housing organisation in the Liverpool City Region to recruit an experienced Data Protection Coordinator on an initial 3-month temporary basis, with the potential to be extended.
This role will support the governance function in ensuring compliance with UK data protection legislation across a complex, customer-focused environment handling high volumes of sensitive tenant and employee data.
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with governance, compliance or data protection experience looking to make an immediate impact within a regulated sector.
Key ResponsibilitiesCompliance & Governance * Support compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018

* Review and maintain data protection policies and procedures

* Assist with monitoring compliance across operational teams

Data Subject Rights * Manage Subject Access Requests (SARs) and other rights-based requests

* Coordinate responses across housing management, repairs, HR and support services

* Ensure statutory deadlines are consistently met

Incident & Breach Management * Log and investigate data breaches and near misses

* Support reporting to the Information Commissioner’s Office where required

* Identify root causes and recommend preventative actions

Risk & Project Support * Assist with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

* Maintain Records of Processing Activities (ROPA)

* Provide input on new systems or service changes to ensure privacy by design

Advisory & Training Support * Provide practical data protection advice to managers and colleagues

* Support delivery of awareness training

* Promote best practice in handling personal data

The Candidate We are looking for candidates who can quickly embed into a busy, regulated organisation and provide hands-on support.
Essential * Working knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection principles

* Experience handling SARs and/or data breach investigations

* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

* Confident communicator able to liaise across multiple departments

* Experience within housing, public sector, financial services or another regulated environment

Desirable * Experience within social housing

* Data protection qualification (e.g. Foundation level)

* Background in governance, compliance or risk

Why Apply? * Immediate start available

* Hybrid working

* Opportunity to gain experience within a reputable social housing provider

* Potential for contract extension