Data Protection Lead

About this Opportunity

Overview:

Data Protection Lead to join Board of Trustees, helping our community library look after the data of it’s members, donors, volunteers and visitors in line with the law.

Organisation:

Sapcote Community Library

Minimum hours:

2

Closing Date:

March 23, 2027

Address:

Church Street, Sapcote

LE9 4FG

Location:

Hybrid

About the organisation:

Sapcote Community Library is a volunteer run library in Leicestershire offering books, study spaces, digital resources, community activities, and room hire. A welcoming space in the heart of the village to gather, chat, read, learn and belong.

Full Details:

Data Protection Lead will advise the committee on the duties under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, in proportion to the library’s size and activities. Support volunteers to store and share personal data (membership, donor and volunteer records) safely and consistently, using agreed systems. Advise on how long different types of data should be kept, and help arrange safe disposal once no longer needed. Support the Committee in responding promptly to any data protection concern or breach, including reporting to the ICO where required. Identify Data Protection training needs for Trustees and volunteers, and help keep training records.

When and Where:

Data Protection Lead is flexible, with scheduled monthly committee meetings, and quarterly volunteers meetings. (Hybrid)

Additional Information

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Specific Requirements or Restrictions

Data Protection Lead needs to be comfortable applying data protection principles in a practical, common-sense way – no formal qualification required. Is organised, methodical, and comfortable with basic IT and shared systems (e.g. shared drives, spreadsheets). Is trustworthy and comfortable handling sensitive or confidential information.

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Why we collect your age, location, gender and ethnicity

Our funders ask us to report on the age, gender, ethnicity and location of volunteers who use our service. All reporting is anonymous.

We will share your name and contact details with the relevant organisation as part of your application to a volunteering opportunity. 

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