At Wessex Internet, we connect rural communities across Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and Hampshire through our own full-fibre broadband network. As we continue to grow, we're bringing our data protection function in-house and are looking for an experienced Data Protection Lead to take ownership of this area.

This is a hands-on, standalone role where you'll embed our existing data protection framework across the business, ensuring compliance with legislation while developing practical, effective ways of working. Working across multiple departments, you'll provide expert advice, manage risk and promote a strong culture of data protection.

Please note that this is a part-time role of 16 hours per week.

What do you get as a Data Protection Lead at Wessex Internet:

• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience (pro rata).

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.

• Private medical insurance & life assurance.

• Cycle to Work & Tech purchase schemes.

• Enhanced family leave policies.

• Staff broadband discount (75%).

• High street discounts on 100+ brands.

• Summer & Christmas team socials.

• Career development opportunities - Whether you want to lead a team or learn new skills, we'll support your growth in our fast-moving business.

What You'll Be Doing as a Data Protection Lead:

• Embed data protection policies and procedures: Take ownership of the existing framework, working across teams to ensure policies are understood, implemented and followed in practice.

• Manage data breaches and individual rights requests: Lead breach investigations, advise on regulatory reporting and oversee data subject access requests, complaints and other rights requests.

• Oversee risk assessments and compliance: Lead data protection impact assessments, identify risks and provide practical advice on lawful processing, consent, retention and sensitive personal data.

• Deliver training and raise awareness: Develop and deliver role-appropriate training, helping colleagues understand their responsibilities and apply data protection requirements confidently.

• Maintain compliance and governance: Keep policies, privacy notices, processing records and risk registers up to date, monitoring legislative changes and regulatory guidance.

• Advise and influence across the business: Support teams with supplier due diligence, electronic marketing, information security and other data protection matters, providing regular compliance updates to senior leadership.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong working knowledge of UK data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, PECR and relevant ICO guidance.

• Proven, hands-on experience managing data subject access requests and data protection impact assessments from start to finish.

• Experience embedding compliance requirements into operational processes and improving working practices.

• Excellent communication and training skills, with the ability to explain complex requirements clearly to non-specialists.

• Strong analytical and written skills, with the ability to assess risks, develop practical solutions and produce clear documentation and reports.

• A proactive, highly organised and commercially aware approach, with the confidence to work autonomously, influence stakeholders and challenge where necessary.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an experienced data protection professional looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence business practices and make a tangible difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Wessex Internet and help us build a robust, practical and sustainable approach to data protection.