Data Compliance Coordinator

Data Compliance Coordinator

£33,263.00 - £35,011.00 per annum including London Weighting Allowance

Full Time, Permanent 

Who we are

United Colleges Group provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16–18-year-olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs, across our five campuses and two colleges; City of Westminster College and College of North West London. The Cockpit Theatre also forms part of the Group.

With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points.

Our mission is to provide all our learners with the very best knowledge and to break down any barriers to learning. We pride ourselves on enabling our learners to meet their individual needs and aspirations and we deliver a learning experience that is unique, enjoyable and rewarding.

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and detail‑focused Data Compliance Coordinator to support the College in meeting its data protection and compliance responsibilities. Working closely with the Data Compliance Manager and key teams across the organisation, you will help ensure that robust data protection practices are embedded in day‑to‑day operations.

This is a varied and collaborative role, where you will provide practical support on a range of data compliance activities. From managing data protection requests and maintaining accurate records, to supporting audits, policies, and training initiatives, you will play an important part in helping the College meet its obligations under GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

You will act as a key point of contact for staff, offering guidance on data protection queries and promoting best practice across the organisation. The role also involves coordinating Data Subject Access Requests, supporting incident management, and working with colleagues in IT, HR, Legal and other services to ensure data is handled securely.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with detail, building relationships across teams, and contributing to a culture of compliance, accountability and continuous improvement.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to join a Group that has the resources to develop the talents of both students and staff, you can find more information on this role and details on how to apply by visiting our dedicated recruitment microsite https://ucgjobs.com/

Alternatively, you can e-mail us on hr@ucg.ac.uk for more information, quoting the job reference.

Please note that we may close the application prior to the listed date should sufficient applicants be received.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will be subject to full-vetting procedures including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check.

United Colleges Group is committed to fostering a culture of respect, inclusion and belonging, where everyone is valued and supported. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.