Data Protection & Policy Analyst

Sage Homes is an innovative Blackstone and Regis business addressing the housing crisis in England by making good homes affordable for people across the country who need them.

Since 2017 we have delivered around 17,000 new homes across affordable rent, shared ownership and social rent for individuals and families. In 2021 Sage Homes became the largest provider of new affordable housing in England,and we continue to deliver high quality affordable homes across the country.

We have invested more than £3 billion into high-quality affordable housing. Our entrepreneurial spirit combined with our technical expertise has got us to where we are today and will enable future sustainable growth.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Data Protection & Policy Analyst to join our Regulatory & Compliance team. This role is critical in ensuring the organisation meets its data protection obligations and maintains best practices in handling personal and sensitive data. You will act as the first point of contact for all data protection queries, manage key compliance processes, and support the Data Protection Officer in safeguarding the company's data integrity.

The role will also be responsible for supporting the development, review, and ongoing maintenance of wider company policies.

The role is based in our Northampton office with hybrid working arrangements of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home available.

Duties include:

• Review and update data protection policies and procedures to reflect regulatory changes and best practices.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with data protection regulations and internal policies.
• Provide expert advice as the first point of contact for all data protection matters across the business.
• Investigate and manage data breaches, ensuring timely reporting and remediation.
• Maintain and update the data register and ICO records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and other data subject rights requests in line with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with IT, Legal, and other departments to embed data protection principles into business processes and systems.
• Conduct external horizon scanning to identify emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends.
• Maintain records of processing activities and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Support data sharing initiatives, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and contractual obligations.
• Deliver tailored training sessions for selected colleagues and teams.
• Support the development, review, and maintenance of wider company policies, ensuring they remain compliant, clear, and aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Maintain the policy register and coordinate the review cycle, liaising with policy owners across the business to ensure timely updates and consistent standards.
• Act as a central point of contact for queries relating to company policies, providing guidance to colleagues and ensuring policies are understood and applied correctly.

• Degree-level education or equivalent preferred.
• Professional certification in data protection (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM) is advantageous.
• Proven experience in data protection compliance within a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of data sharing principles and practices.
• In-depth understanding of GDPR and other relevant data protection legislation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to advise and influence stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

We are committed to ensuring you have the best career here  well as regular support and guidance from your manager you can expect to receive a variety of learning and development opportunities to support you as you grow within our business. This includes internally and externally delivered development programmes and opportunities to study for professional accreditations and qualifications.

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