Graduate Data Protection Assistant

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established organisation and develop your experience within a professional environment. You’ll gain valuable practical experience, build on your existing skills and have the opportunity to develop your career while supporting a busy and collaborative team.

The Role

Working as part of a wider data protection function, you will support the team with the day-to-day management of data protection requests, administration and related activities.

Responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and managing a data protection inbox
• Reviewing and recording incoming requests
• Allocating requests to the appropriate team members
• Liaising with internal departments to obtain relevant information
• Compiling information and supporting responses
• Assisting with Subject Access Requests (SARs)
• Reviewing and organising information and documentation
• Supporting the preparation and completion of requests
• Ensuring information is handled accurately, securely and confidentially
• Maintaining accurate records and monitoring deadlines
• Providing general administrative support to the wider data protection team

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information
• Able to follow established processes and work accurately
• A clear and professional communicator
• Confident using email and Microsoft Office
• Able to manage multiple requests and deadlines effectively

Previous experience within data protection is beneficial but not essential, as full guidance, training and established processes will be provided.