Alliance Data Protection Advisor


Company:	Devon and Cornwall Police
Salary:	£27,204 - £29,859
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Exeter, EX2 7HQ
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Aug 2026
Closing date:	17 Aug 2026

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Summary

Salary: £27,204 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £29,859 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension

Location: Hybrid Working/Police Headquarters, Exeter, Police Headquarters or Winfrith, Dorset

Type of employment: Permanent

Closing Date: 17/08/2026, 12:00

About the role:

Are you interested in information rights? Join our expanding Alliance Data Protection Team as one of five new Alliance Data Protection Advisors, supporting Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police.

This role supports the Alliance Data Protection and Information Sharing Manager in helping both Forces comply with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys researching information, making sound decisions and providing high-quality customer service.

You will play a key role in coordinating and processing Subject Access Requests (SARs) from receipt through to completion, ensuring responses are accurate, compliant and issued within statutory timescales. You will undertake research across multiple systems, work closely with departments across both Forces to gather and verify information, and provide advice to internal and external customers on data protection matters. There will be opportunities to contribute to awareness sessions and workshops, attend meetings across both Forces and develop your professional knowledge through relevant training and networking opportunities.

What you get if you join us:

A competitive salary with yearly increments.

25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers).

Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.

Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one off payment of £5).

Company sick pay.

Competitive local government pension scheme.

Job related equipment, as required.

Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.

Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).

Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.

Development and training opportunities.

Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.

Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.

Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).

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