Sage Homes is an innovative Blackstone and Regis business addressing the housing crisis in England by making good homes affordable for people across the country who need them.
Since 2017 we have delivered around 17,000 new homes across affordable rent, shared ownership and social rent for individuals and families. In 2021 Sage Homes became the largest provider of new affordable housing in England,and we continue to deliver high quality affordable homes across the country.
We have invested more than £3 billion into high-quality affordable housing. Our entrepreneurial spirit combined with our technical expertise has got us to where we are today and will enable future sustainable growth.
About the role:
We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Data Protection Analyst to join our Regulatory & Compliance team on a part time basis (either 3 full days or 4-5 days part time days). This role is critical in ensuring the organisation meets its data protection obligations and maintains best practices in handling personal and sensitive data. You will act as the first point of contact for all data protection queries, manage key compliance processes, and support the Data Protection Officer in safeguarding the company's data integrity.
Duties include:
* Review and update data protection policies and procedures to reflect regulatory changes and best practices.
* Monitor and ensure compliance with data protection regulations and internal policies.
* Provide expert advice as the first point of contact for all data protection matters across the business.
* Investigate and manage data breaches, ensuring timely reporting and remediation.
* Maintain and update the data register and ICO records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* Manage Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and other data subject rights requests in line with regulatory requirements.
* Collaborate with IT, Legal, and other departments to embed data protection principles into business processes and systems.
* Conduct external horizon scanning to identify emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends.
* Maintain records of processing activities and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.
* Support data sharing initiatives, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and contractual obligations.
* Deliver tailored training sessions for selected colleagues and teams.
About you
* Degree-level education or equivalent preferred.
* Professional certification in data protection (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM) is advantageous.
* Proven experience in data protection compliance within a regulated environment.
* Strong knowledge of data sharing principles and practices.
* In-depth understanding of GDPR and other relevant data protection legislation.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to advise and influence stakeholders.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
We are committed to ensuring you have the best career here at Sage. As well as regular support and guidance from your manager you can expect to receive a variety of learning and development opportunities to support you as you grow within our business. This includes internally and externally delivered development programmes and opportunities to study for professional accreditations and qualifications.
Culture and benefits:
At Sage Homes, we want to empower diverse, ambitious people to thrive. We are fast-paced and inclusive, and encourage our people to use their passion, curiosity and inventiveness to help us create safe places for our customers to flourish.
To make sure our colleagues feel welcome and cared for, we provide a suite of excellent benefits, including:
* 25 days holiday, and an additional day for every year's service (up to five years)
* Annual discretionary bonus scheme
* A health cash plan, with financial support for a range of options including physiotherapy, opticians, dental and private online GP sessions
* Study support package, helping you achieve your personal and professional development ambitions
* Workplace Pension - matching personal contributions up to 5%
* Cycle to Work scheme, helping you save up to 40% on a new bike and accessories
* Electric car scheme, enabling you to rent a brand-new electric car at low-cost payments
* Wellbeing support through MyndUp
* Two days' paid volunteering leave a year, allowing you to support causes you care about
* Charity fundraising support, with match-funding up to £1,000 for good causes
We believe that investing in our people is key to our success. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance, ensuring you feel valued and empowered to make a difference every day.
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