Legal and Data Protection Specialist

Location: Home based, with adhoc visit to Grimsby/ Boston offices as required (DN31 2LJ)

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

LHP are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Legal and Data Protection Specialist to join their team and provide strategic guidance on matters of legal compliance, data governance, and privacy legislation. 

This role requires a thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks and a commitment to ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information across LHP. 

What could a typical week look like as the Legal and Data Protection Specialist? 

Working at LHP brings variety, challenge, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. While the work can be demanding, you'll be supported by a fantastic team that celebrates success together and helps you thrive.

A typical week could look like: 

• Review updates and input into key policy changes such as the Data Protection & Digital Information Bill and Social Tenant Access to Information requirements
• Meet with the Legal Business Partner and Data Protection Business Partner to support with technical advice and larger projects such as development of data maps
• Produce training, guidance and materials such as templates and briefings to ensure colleagues understand and act on changes
• Conduct horizon scanning, staying up to date with legislative and regulatory updates and sector developments
• Be involved in and raise awareness of legal and regulatory compliance across organisational projects areas including Awaab’s Law, AI governance, social housing regulation, building safety and data protection.
• Help develop the approach to AI governance and ethical use of GenAI tools
• Support colleagues in responding to complex data protection and legal queries
• Review and update LHP’s data protection compliance controls
• Collaborate with the Risk & Assurance team to assess legal and data protection risks
• Support the Legal Business Partner in reviewing LHP’s legal services framework and value for money approach
• Reflect on lessons learned from recent legal or data protection queries / issues and update internal templates and guidance
• End-of-week wrap-up and horizon scanning for emerging legal and regulatory risks

What Skills, Abilities, Knowledge and Experience will I need as a Legal and Data Protection Specialist? 

• A qualified solicitor, legal executive or Data/Information governance specialist.
• Substantial experience advising organisations on legal compliance and regulatory interpretation, ideally in housing, public or regulated sectors.
• Experience acting as or supporting a Data Protection Officer.
• Track record of enabling teams to understand and apply complex legal or regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing or delivering corporate policies, training, and improvement plans.

What is Lincolnshire Housing partnership like to work for? 

They’re a local housing association with their roots firmly fixed in the Grimsby and Boston communities, many of their colleagues were born in the same areas that they serve. This gives their teams an additional sense of purpose to improve the lives of the customers.

It’s an exciting time to join LHP! With the recent approval of their ambitious ‘Everyday Better’ transformation programme by their Board and Executive Team, they’re expanding the team.

What benefits will I get from working for Lincolnshire Housing Partnership? 

• An employee wellbeing package worth up to £1200 annually through their benefits partner Westfield Health
• Discounted Shopping Vouchers through Westfield Health
• Opportunities to learn new skills and knowledge through their fantastic corporate training programme
• A superb employer salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 12% paid by LHP
• 24 holiday days a year (plus bank holidays) which will increase by 1 day per year for the first five years of service
• The ability to earn additional holiday days through full attendance
• Mental Health First Aiders across the business, let’s be there for each other!
• Career Development & Encouragement

Finally, some key Information

At Lincolnshire Housing Partnership, they’re committed to maintaining a fair, transparent, and accessible recruitment process. Upon request, reasonable adjustments will be made for all candidates.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://lincolnshirehp.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/details/recruitment%2Fjobdetails%2F6071d75b-bbe1-4715-855d-198664e2de10

To be eligible for employment with us, you must reside in the UK for the entire duration of your employment. You will be required to provide evidence of your Right to Work during the recruitment process. 

All offers of Employment is subject to a DBS Check and Satisfactory References.

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