Legal and Data Protection Specialist - Lincolnshire Housing Partnership : Job Details

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Legal and Data Protection Specialist to join our 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.

Location: Home based, with adhoc visit to Grimsby/ Boston offices as required.

Salary: £55,000

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Monday- Friday, 37 hours per week,

What could a typical week look like as our 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

For a full list of responsibilities please download the job description

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?

We’re a local housing association with our roots firmly fixed in our Grimsby and Boston communities, many of our colleagues were born in the same areas that we serve. This gives our teams an additional sense of purpose to improve the lives of our customers.It’s an exciting time to join LHP! With the recent approval of our ambitious ‘Everyday Better’ transformation programme by our Board and Executive Team, we’re expanding our team.

Check out our Youtube channel to hear some stories of what it's like to work here!

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

• An employee wellbeing package worth up to £1200 annually through our benefits partner Westfield Health
• Discounted Shopping Vouchers through Westfield Health
• Opportunities to learn new skills and knowledge through our 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

How to Apply

Please attach your most recent CV along with a supporting statement outlining the experience and skills that make you a strong candidate for the role Legal and Data Protection Specialist

Please get your application in quickly as we may close the campaign early if we receive sufficient strong candidates.