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# DATA PROTECTION ASSISTANT

- **Company:** Game Retail
- **Location:** Mansfield, United Kingdom
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Cyber Security, Data Governance
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/protection-assistant/game-retail-limited-job108311041

## About the Role

Essential Skills & Experience

 * Previous experience in an administrative, compliance, governance or support role
 * Understanding of UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
 * Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
 * Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines
 * Good written and verbal communication skills
 * Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information
 * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
 * Eagerness to learn and develop knowledge of data protection and privacy regulations
 * A proactive and solutions-focused approach

Desirable

 * Exposure to data protection, compliance, governance, risk or legal administration activities
 * Experience working within a regulated environment such as financial services, insurance, healthcare or retail
 * Relevant qualifications or studies in law, business, compliance or information governance
 * Interest in privacy, technology, information security or data governance

## Description

We're looking for a proactive and organised Data Protection Assistant to support the Group's data protection and privacy activities across our fast-paced, multi-brand business.

Working closely with the Data Protection Manager and wider team, you'll help ensure personal data is handled responsibly and in line with regulatory requirements. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in data protection, compliance, governance or risk.

You'll gain exposure to a wide range of business areas, supporting day-to-day privacy operations, documentation, training and stakeholder requests., * Support the administration and maintenance of the Group's data protection framework

 * Assist with responding to data subject rights requests, including access, deletion and correction requests
 * Help maintain data protection records and documentation, including processing activity records and risk assessments
 * Support the investigation and documentation of data protection incidents and breaches
 * Assist with supplier due diligence and data protection reviews
 * Help monitor team inboxes and respond to routine privacy-related queries
 * Support privacy reviews for new projects, systems and business initiatives
 * Assist with preparing guidance, communications and awareness materials for employees
 * Help organise and maintain policies, procedures and governance documents
 * Monitor regulatory updates and support the Data Protection team with ongoing improvement initiatives
 * Provide general administrative and operational support to the Data Protection team