Data Protection Practitioner

Barnsley Healthcare Federation is looking for a Data Protection Practitioner. This is a brand new role within the Federation working 37.5 hours per week on a 12 month fixed term contract., Provide daytoday advice and guidance on UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and information governance best practice.

Support teams with Data Protection Impact Assessments, ensuring risks are identified, documented, and mitigated.

Manage and support the handling of Subject Access Requests and other information rights requests within statutory timescales.

Oversee and manage incidents and breaches, including investigation, risk assessment, escalation, and reporting where required.

Support the management and response of complaints and incidents, ensuring timely and appropriate resolution.

Assist with audit activity, monitoring of action plans, and delivery of continuous improvement initiatives.

Contribute to compliance monitoring activities and organisational reporting requirements.

Support and deliver staff engagement, training, and awareness programmes to promote good information governance practice.

Provide assistance with data protection and information governance queries and requests for information from internal and external stakeholders and the public.

Provide confidential minute taking support for sensitive meetings where required.

Work collaboratively with operational teams, clinical staff, and corporate services to embed good data protection practice.

Maintain accurate documentation, logs, and evidence to support compliance and audit readiness.

Support the development and review of policies, procedures, and guidance materials.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving, working collaboratively, and applying legislation in a practical, real world context.

Barnsley Healthcare Federation is a specialist provider of information governance and data protection support, working with organisations across healthcare, public services, and regulated environments. We help our clients navigate the complexities of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and wider information governance frameworks with clarity, confidence, and practical expertise.

Our mission is simple: to strengthen data protection culture, reduce organisational risk, and ensure our clients can operate safely, compliantly, and efficiently. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality, tailored support that blends technical knowledge with a collaborative, people focused approach.

Joining Barnsley Healthcare Federation means becoming part of a growing, forward thinking organisation that values professionalism, integrity, and continuous improvement. You will work alongside an experienced DP/IG specialist and contribute to meaningful work that protects people, organisations, and sensitive information every day.