Data Protection Coordinator

Who we’re looking for:

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented data protection professional to help ensure our ongoing compliance with data protection legislation and information governance standards. You will have a strong understanding of GDPR, Freedom of Information and wider regulatory requirements, alongside experience of advising colleagues and delivering training. A confident communicator, you will be able to translate complex requirements into clear, practical guidance and support colleagues across the University.

What you’d be doing:

As our Data Protection & Compliance Coordinator, you will play a key role in managing the University’s compliance with data protection and information governance requirements, including GDPR and Freedom of Information legislation. You will lead on handling Subject Access Requests and FOI enquiries, maintain key compliance records such as data processing activities and retention schedules, and investigate data breaches where required. Working closely with colleagues across the University, you will promote best practice through training, guidance and robust policy development, supporting continuous improvement in our data protection framework.

You’ll need to enjoy:

• Providing clear, practical advice and guidance on complex regulatory and compliance issues
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across different teams to improve practices
• Managing and responding to enquiries, including handling sensitive and confidential information
• Analysing data and identifying risks to support effective decision-making
• Developing policies, processes and training to embed best practice
• Working to your values: we care about how people behave as well as what they achieve.

Where you’ll work:

In this role, you’ll be based on our green campus in the north of Plymouth. This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of at least 50% of your time onsite to maintain strong campus links. 

Application Process:

To apply for the position, please click the 'Apply' button above and provide a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, and experience sections of the job description.

Key Dates:

Closing date: 09 August 2026 (at 11:59pm)

Interview date: week commencing 17 August 2026

Supporting our people:

At Marjon, we are firmly committed to supporting every member of staff who works for us. Our Balance programme of health and wellbeing activities aims to help you to look after your physical health, nutritional health, mental health and social health.

We are keen to hear from a diverse range of applicants to support our goal to realise every individual’s potential. We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’: candidates who declare a disability and who demonstrate on their application that they meet the essential criteria will be included on the shortlist. If you are considering relocating, you can read more about Plymouth here.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Claire Stevens, Director of People & Operations on cstevens@marjon.ac.uk

We are currently unable to offer sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route for this position. We therefore welcome applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK. This includes individuals on alternative visa routes that permit employment, such as the Graduate visa.

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