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Data protection officer
Help organisations meet data law, assess risks and respond to information requests.
UK pay guide
£29k–£50k
Indicative National Careers Service range; check current vacancies for your area and level.
Who could transfer in?
Office/admin, compliance, information management, customer service and digital-security experience can all transfer.
What to search for
data protection officer · privacy officer · information governance officer
A realistic entry route
A degree is not the only route: apprenticeships, progression from related work and professional training are all recognised routes.
Vacancy first. Course second.
Before paying for training, open several current vacancies for these titles. Write down the requirements that repeat. Bridge those gaps — don't buy a course just because an advert promises a career.