Job Description
dele Carr Recruitment is currently supporting a well-established social housing organisation in the Liverpool City Region to recruit an experienced Data Protection Coordinator on an initial 3-month temporary basis, with the potential to be extended.
This role will support the governance function in ensuring compliance with UK data protection legislation across a complex, customer-focused environment handling high volumes of sensitive tenant and employee data.
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with governance, compliance or data protection experience looking to make an immediate impact within a regulated sector.
Key ResponsibilitiesCompliance & Governance
* Support compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018
* Review and maintain data protection policies and procedures
* Assist with monitoring compliance across operational teams
Data Subject Rights
* Manage Subject Access Requests (SARs) and other rights-based requests
* Coordinate responses across housing management, repairs, HR and support services
* Ensure statutory deadlines are consistently met
Incident & Breach Management
* Log and investigate data breaches and near misses
* Support reporting to the Information Commissioner's Office where required
* Identify root causes and recommend preventative actions
Risk & Project Support
* Assist with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
* Maintain Records of Processing Activities (ROPA)
* Provide input on new systems or service changes to ensure privacy by design
Advisory & Training Support
* Provide practical data protection advice to managers and colleagues
* Support delivery of awareness training
* Promote best practice in handling personal data
The Candidate
We are looking for candidates who can quickly embed into a busy, regulated organisation and provide hands-on support.
Essential
* Working knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection principles
* Experience handling SARs and/or data breach investigations
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Confident communicator able to liaise across multiple departments
* Experience within housing, public sector, financial services or another regulated environment
Desirable
* Experience within social housing
* Data protection qualification (e.g. Foundation level)
* Background in governance, compliance or risk
Why Apply?
* Immediate start available
* Hybrid working
* Opportunity to gain experience within a reputable social housing provider
* Potential for contract extension