Data Protection Administrator

We are seeking an organised and dependable Data Protection Administrator to provide administrative support for our data protection and information-governance service activities.

You will help maintain accurate compliance records, coordinate information-rights requests, monitor deadlines and support the management of data protection queries and incidents. You will work with colleagues across the organisation and handle confidential information, so organisation, careful record-keeping, discretion and excellent attention to detail are essential., * Monitor the data protection support desk inbox and ensure queries are logged, acknowledged and directed to the appropriate person.

• Log and coordinate data subject rights requests, including subject access requests, and monitor statutory deadlines.
• Gather information and records from relevant teams and maintain a clear audit trail.
• Support the review and secure disclosure of information under appropriate supervision.
• Maintain records of personal data breaches, queries, decisions and follow-up actions.
• Help keep records of processing activities, data protection impact assessments, retention schedules and other compliance registers up to date.
• Arrange meetings, prepare agendas and papers, take notes and track agreed actions.
• Carry out routine checks to identify missing, incomplete or overdue compliance information.
• Handle personal and confidential information securely and sensitively.
• Provide general administrative support to Data Protection Advisors and the wider team.

Previous experience in data protection is helpful, but we also welcome applicants with strong administrative or case-management experience and an interest in developing a career in this field., Essential

• Experience in an administrative, case-management, records-management, customer-service or similar role.
• Excellent organisational skills and close attention to detail.
• The ability to maintain accurate records and monitor multiple deadlines.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence using standard office software, including email, documents and spreadsheets.
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• A calm, helpful and professional approach when dealing with colleagues and members of the public.
• The ability to follow established procedures while recognising when an issue should be escalated.
• A willingness to learn about data protection legislation and good information-handling practices.

Desirable

• Experience in data protection, information governance, legal administration or compliance.
• Awareness of the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 or data subject rights.
• Experience coordinating requests or cases subject to formal deadlines.
• Experience using case-management, document-management or compliance systems.
• A relevant administrative, data protection or information-governance qualification.

Pulled from the full job description

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Work from home
• Company events
• Enhanced maternity leave