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A leading environmental organisation are seeking a Data Protection Analyst to join the team on a permanent basis. The role will be working within their compliance team to ensure the integrity of stakeholder data is protected.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as a key point of contact for data protection matters across the organisation, offering clear, approachable guidance to teams and individuals.
* Promote best practice in data protection and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, particularly the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
* Collaborate with internal teams to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal data held by the organisation.
* Monitor and respond to changes in data protection legislation and regulatory guidance, updating internal policies and processes accordingly.
* Support the review, development, and implementation of data protection policies, procedures, and training materials.
* Assist in the management and resolution of data protection queries, incidents, and potential breaches, ensuring thorough investigation and appropriate mitigation.
* Maintain accurate records of processing activities and support ongoing compliance monitoring across departments.
* Provide support and guidance for data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), ensuring risks are identified and appropriately managed.
* Help ensure data subject rights requests are handled in a timely and compliant manner, including access, erasure, and rectification requests.
* Work closely with teams using or developing databases to ensure systems meet security and compliance standards.
* Contribute to raising awareness of data protection obligations across the organisation through training, advice, and day-to-day support.
* Support ongoing internal audits or reviews related to data protection and information governance.
Experience and Qualifications Required:
* Solid understanding of data protection principles and relevant UK legislation, including GDPR.
* At least one year’s practical experience in a data protection, compliance, or similar regulatory role.
* Confident using a range of digital systems and able to navigate different types of databases with ease.
* Awareness of information security principles and how they apply in day-to-day data handling.
* Proactive approach to staying informed about legal and regulatory updates, with the ability to adapt internal practices accordingly.
* Exceptional attention to detail with strong organisational skills; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
* Capable of interpreting and assessing factual information from a variety of documents and sources.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience engaging with individuals at all levels across different functions.
* Quick to learn and adapt to new systems, tools, and processes across compliance, IT, and administrative areas.
* Familiarity with Google Workspace tools (e.g., Gmail, Docs, Sheets).
* Understanding of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
* Broader knowledge of information security and its application in a compliance context.
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity please apply with your CV.
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