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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Protection Assistant - **Company:** Solus Accident Repair Centres - **Location:** Milton Keynes, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £38,000.0 - £42,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Office, Working Model 2D - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225510257/data-protection-assistant ## About the Role * Strong understanding of GDPR and relevant UK data protection legislation. * Effective communication, organisation, prioritisation and written skills. * Competent user of Microsoft Office applications. * Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders across different teams. * Interest in data privacy, compliance, or governance. * Flexibility to travel and occasionally work outside core hours., * Understanding of GDPR and relevant UK data protection legislation. * Strong communication, organisation, prioritisation and written skills. * Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders across different teams. * Interest in data privacy, compliance, or governance. * Flexibility to travel and occasionally work outside core hours. ## Description Join our Data Protection Team as a Data Protection Assistant, supporting our Data Protection Officer to help keep customer and colleague information safe. You'll be involved in day-to-day data protection activity, DSAR handling, GDPR training, and cross-functional collaboration. This role suits someone organised, curious, and confident working with detail-someone who has a firm understanding of legal requirements and helping others work safely and compliantly. Responsibilities As Solus continues to expand nationally, this role is open to candidates based across the UK and supports a hybrid working model with some working at home. However, there will be a requirement for a minimum of once-a-week in-person attendance in the Milton Keynes / Dunstable area to support effective collaboration and team working. Join our Data Protection Team as a Data Protection Assistant, supporting our Data Protection Officer to help keep customer and colleague information safe. You'll be involved in day-to-day data protection activity, DSAR handling, GDPR training, and cross-functional collaboration. This role suits someone who is organised, curious, and confident working with detail-someone who enjoys understanding legal requirements and is a subject matter expert in Data Protection, as well as helping others work safely and compliantly. * Support the Data Protection Officer with day-to-day activity and ad-hoc DP projects. * Help manage and respond to DSARs coming into Solus. * Assist in designing and delivering GDPR training for operational teams and leaders. * Work with Risk, Compliance, Governance and Aviva's data protection teams to ensure alignment and good practice. * Keep up to date with data protection laws including GDPR, DUAA, the Data Protection Act 2018, PECR and related obligations. * Attend ICO events and relevant learning to maintain knowledge. * Support communication with operational leaders and stakeholders regarding data protection expectations. * Contribute to Consumer Duty and customer-centric initiatives focused on reducing risk while improving experience. * Answer data protection queries with the required level of knowledge in this subject area. ## Related Videos - [How One Developer Built the Back Office for 10 Million Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100082-how-one-developer-built-the-back-office-for-10-million-companies) - [Machine Learning for Software Developers (and Knitters)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/154-machine-learning-for-software-developers-and-knitters) - [The Neuro-Architecture of Productivity: How Work Environments Impact Cognitive Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1122-the-neuro-architecture-of-productivity-how-work-environments-impact-cognitive-performance) - [Secure and Private AI - DeepMask](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1665-secure-and-private-ai-deepmask) - [Data Privacy in LLMs: Challenges and Best Practices](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1218-data-privacy-in-llms-challenges-and-best-practices) - [Fireside Chat with Kris Rasmussen, CTO at Figma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/982-fireside-chat-with-kris-rasmussen-cto-at-figma) ## Related Articles - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Guide for Expats Living in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/355-guide-for-expats-living-in-the-uk) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)