Ofgem
Data Protection Specialist
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Data Protection Specialist – Grade 7
£52,000 - £68,000 + benefits & highly flexible working (London, Glasgow, or Cardiff)
About the Role
Ofgem is seeking a highly capable and motivated Data Protection Specialist (Deputy Data Protection Officer) to play a critical role in safeguarding one of the UK’s most sensitive and complex data environments.
In this senior specialist role, you’ll operate at the heart of Ofgem’s legal and regulatory framework, providing expert data protection advice, overseeing compliance, and acting as a key cross-organisational interface. This position offers the opportunity to:
- Build a high-performing data protection team
- Operate in a fast-paced, high-demand regulatory environment
- Support the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and senior security leadership
- Engage widely across business units, legal teams, delivery functions, and government stakeholders
As Ofgem evolves, this role is integral to its digital and data transformation, ensuring compliance, governance, and best practices in data handling while shaping the future of regulatory technology.
Key Responsibilities
Legal & Advisory
- Provide expert legal advice on data protection matters, ensuring compliance with:
- UK GDPR
- Data Protection Act
- Related legislation
- Represent Ofgem in handling legal and regulatory queries, including engagement with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
- Support submissions, reports, and returns to the Cabinet Office and central government bodies
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Data Protection & Compliance Oversight
- Lead and support DPIAs (Data Protection Impact Assessments)
- Manage ROPAs (Records of Processing Activities), including annual returns
- Oversee data-sharing agreements and compliance frameworks
- Ensure robust governance across highly sensitive datasets, including:
- Pricing data
- Market-sensitive information
Incident & Risk Management
- Oversee and advise on data breach management
- Support incident response and reporting, ensuring compliance and escalation
- Work closely with security teams for alignment with risk mitigation strategies
Freedom of Information (FOI) & Subject Access Requests (SARs)
- Provide legal oversight and guidance on FOI requests and SARs
- Collaborate with FOI teams to ensure statutory compliance and timelines
Cross-Organisational Collaboration
- Operate in a matrix management environment, engaging with:
- Project Managers & Senior Responsible Owners (SROs)
- Security Architects, Security Managers, and Business Continuity teams
- Delivery, corporate services, and business owners
- Embed privacy-by-design principles into project delivery from the outset
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Governance & Sign-Off
- Support the DPO and Deputy CISO in preparing materials for formal sign-off and assurance processes
- Contribute to organisation-wide data protection policies, including frameworks for:
- AI and emerging technologies
What We Are Looking For
Ofgem requires a highly analytical, resilient, and independent professional who thrives in a complex regulatory environment. This role is ideal for someone with:
- A legal background (degree or equivalent experience) or extensive SOLE practice
- Significant experience in data protection, compliance, or information governance
- Strong judgement, influence, and leadership abilities
- Regulatory experience (Government/private sector a plus but not mandatory)
- The ability to operate in urgency, balancing legal advisory, governance, incident response, and high-profile FOI/SAR cases
This is a transformative opportunity to shape Ofgem’s future alongside a high-performing DDSS (Digital, Data and Security Services) team in a secure, fair, and sustainable energy landscape.
Interested applicants should contact: Lauren O’Brien Tel: 0208 2531806 Email: Ofgem-DPS@global-resourcing.com
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