Summary

What you'll do

As the Data Protection Lead (Deputy DPO), you will play a critical role in protecting Notting Hill Genesis' information assets and ensuring compliance with data protection legislation across the Group. Acting as the Deputy Data Protection Officer, you will be the organisation's key point of contact for data protection advice, guidance, compliance, and regulatory engagement.

Reporting to the Data Protection Officer (DPO), you will lead the day-to-day operation of NHG's data protection function, overseeing compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR, and other relevant privacy legislation. You will also act as NHG's subject matter expert for Social Housing Tenants Access to Information Requirements (STAIRS), ensuring the organisation remains compliant while promoting transparency and accountability.

You will lead a specialist team, drive a culture of privacy by design, manage regulatory relationships with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), and provide expert advice on strategic projects and initiatives across the organisation.

As a key member of the Governance and Compliance function, you will help shape NHG's information governance agenda while ensuring residents, colleagues, and stakeholders can trust us to manage their information responsibly and securely.

How you'll do it

• Deputise for the Data Protection Officer and act as the day-to-day lead on data protection matters across NHG.
• Lead and manage the operational delivery of GDPR and Data Protection compliance activities.
• Oversee the investigation and management of data breaches, ensuring timely reporting and resolution.
• Manage Subject Access Requests and other data subject rights requests, ensuring statutory deadlines are consistently met.
• Act as the primary day-to-day contact with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
• Lead the development, review, and implementation of data protection policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.
• Support the delivery of NHG's Data Protection Strategy and wider information governance initiatives.
• Maintain and regularly review NHG's Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) and GDPR action plans.
• Conduct compliance assessments against ICO accountability standards and drive continuous improvement programmes.
• Provide expert advice on Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs), consent management, information governance, and privacy risks.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing compliance of STAIRS, providing guidance and support across the organisation.
• Develop and deliver data protection awareness programmes, communications, and training initiatives.
• Produce reports and performance metrics for senior leadership, committees, the Executive Board, and Group Board.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Data Protection team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate

We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation.

Pending confirmation of legislative changes, this role may require a qualification to demonstrate competence. If not already qualified, there may be an expectation to study towards a professional qualification.

Essential:

• Extensive practical knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and related privacy legislation.
• Strong understanding of the Social Housing Tenants Access to Information Requirements (STAIRS).
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Recognised practitioner qualification in Data Protection (or equivalent).
• Proven experience developing and implementing data protection policies and procedures.
• Significant experience managing complex Subject Access Requests and other data subject rights requests.
• Demonstrable experience engaging directly with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
• Experience maintaining Records of Processing Activities, reviewing DPIAs, and managing compliance programmes.
• Experience leading data protection awareness campaigns, communications, and engagement initiatives.
• Proven people management and leadership experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing reports for Boards and Committees.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and advise at all levels.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and work confidently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Desirable:

• Experience working within social housing or another highly regulated, customer-facing organisation.
• Knowledge of Freedom of Information legislation.
• Understanding of information security and wider information governance principles.

What's in it for you?

Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential.

Benefits include:

• Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)
• Generous pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply)
• Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations.
• Health cash plan
• Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more.
• Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Life Assurance x 4 annual salary

All about us

Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 65,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,800 employees.

For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/

We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments.

To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/

Selection Process

Step 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is 12 July 2026.  

Step 2: Successful candidates may be asked to do an assessment  

Step 3: Successful candidates will be invited to interview  

Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via .  

NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.