Data Protection Assistant Location: Manchester Salary: £Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Position Type: Full Time Closing Date: {Expiry Date} Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm which provides a broad range of specialist legal and complementary services. We are undergoing a huge transformation across all areas of the business, with a focus on people and technology, and our mission is to give people easier access to our world class legal services. We are currently recruiting for a Data Protection Assistant to join our team in Manchester. The Data Protection Assistant will work closely with the Data Governance Analyst; relevant Practice Staff; and HR to fulfil SARs in a timely and compliant manner. The Data Protection Assistant will liaise professionally, responsible and effectively with data subjects to ensure statutory data access responsibilities are fulfilled. Responsibilities Acting as first point of contact for the processing of all subject access requests. Ensuring responses are accurate, compliant and timely. Providing advice on whether information should be disclosed or refused in compliance with the relevant legislation, with the knowledge and understanding of when to escalate for clarification, further understanding and guidance. Responding to requests ensuring that all correspondence and associated disclosures are timely, accurate and compliant with legislation, regulations and policies. Escalation to Data Protection Advisor where a disclosure relates to sensitive matters. Liaising with external stakeholders from where the material originates so as to ensure that their concerns about disclosure are taken into account. Ensuring accurate and comprehensive records are kept of requests, responses, disclosures and exemptions and associated correspondence. About you An awareness/understanding of the DPA, PECR etc Highly-organised with the ability to manage a significant workload Good verbal and written communication skills Good analytical skills Strong stakeholder management skills Good IT skills Detailed understanding and working knowledge of the Microsoft packages specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word Proficiency using technology to enhance working practices What we offer in return: We offer a flexible hybrid working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection insurance. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award- winning law firm. At Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) we are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So, we’re building a culture where difference is valued. Our culture motivates our employees to give their full selves to the job and invest in the company’s future.