We’re looking for a detail-focused Data Protection Coordinator to play a key role in supporting our UK GDPR compliance activities. From managing Subject Access Requests and supporting DPIAs to maintaining essential data protection records and responding to queries, you’ll help protect sensitive information, reduce organisational risk, and ensure compliance remains at the heart of our operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on accuracy, organisation, and making a meaningful impact behind the scenes.
We own and manage c.8,000 homes in the east of England, working closely with other agencies and stakeholders within our communities. We build on the good foundations we have in place in being a customer‑centric organisation, investing in our existing homes - including our zero‑carbon journey - as well as building new homes.
A lot of our roles come with options around home and office flexible working, as well as a generous annual leave allowance and other benefits.
Outline of key responsibilities
* Support the end‑to‑end administration of SARs, including logging, tracking statutory deadlines, and maintaining documentation
* Review documents and apply redactions in line with UK GDPR exemptions and guidance
* Identify priority or high‑risk items and elevate to the DPO where required
* Prepare folders and assign tasks to the DPO if any items are missed
* Maintain and update all relevant data protection logs and registers, including but not limited to Data breach log, DPIA register, DSAR log and ensuring records are accurate and up to date
* Support the DPO with day‑to‑day data protection administrative tasks
* Provide operational cover to DPO, including monitoring the DP inbox and handling queries relating to SARs and data breaches
We are looking for someone who has
* Educated to graduate level or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant professional experience.
* Understanding of UK GDPR and data protection principles
* Experience supporting DSARs
* Experience handling sensitive and confidential information
* Able to work securely within organisational systems
In return, we are offering
* An annual salary of £33,784.00
* We are committed to providing a healthy work‑life balance for employees and their families, as such we operate hybrid working conditions from home and our office in Bury St Edmunds
* Flexible working around a 37 hour week
* Annual Leave - 28 days per year, (plus bank holidays) increasing to 32 days when you reach your 3rd year with us. To give greater flexibility around your holidays you can also buy, sell or carry over up to 5 days of annual leave each year
* Pension – between 7% - 12% dependant on individual contribution
* Life assurance - a payment of X3 your salary.
* Annual Flu Jab - provided each winter to all employees.
* Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme - plus we currently have free electric charging points
* Competitive medical cashback plan
At Havebury we operate a no closing date policy and evaluate candidates upon application. Therefore please apply without delay.
Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.
Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.
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