As one of the four Inns of Court, we are proud to provide support, education and accommodation to barristers at every stage of their careers.
In this part-time role (22.5 hrs p/w) you will ensure compliance with applicable Information Security Standards (e.g. ISO27001 / Cyber Essentials Plus, NIS2) as well as the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. The role will oversee data protection strategies, maintaining and updating existing policy documents as well as implementing new policies as required, and ensure the secure processing of data within the Inn. The role requires strong expertise in information security compliance, data privacy, legal compliance, and risk management.
We’d love to hear from you if you have certification in CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, CISSP, or equivalent privacy or cybersecurity qualification. A strong knowledge of GDPR, UKGDPR ePrivacy Directive, ISO27001, national data protection laws and FOIA is a must! The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity is necessary and a priority in this role.
We provide a raft of benefits to our people including Life Assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme (online resources and access to confidential counselling services), Private Medical insurance (incl, gym membership), medical cashback scheme (e.g. for dental, optical), generous pension (12% employer contribution), Season Ticket Loans, generous annual leave entitlements, access to a range of learning & development opportunities as well as the opportunity to join our dedicated team and work in a beautiful, unique and historical setting in central London.
Middle Temple is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment and we strongly encourage candidates to apply regardless of your socioeconomic circumstances, gender, race, religion and belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability or anything else that makes you who you are. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
To submit your CV for this exciting opportunity, please email your CV to recruitment@middletemple.org.uk. Closing date: 10am on 6th January 2026. Interviews: 13th January 2026