Data Protection Coordinator
We are recruiting a Data Protection Coordinator until 31 March 2027 to support the Data Protection Lead with Data Subject Access Requests and to provide administrative support ahead of our audit.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Data Protection Lead with the day‑to‑day administrative tasks of the department and with project work related to the improvement plan, audits etc.
* Respond to queries relating to Data Protection, create and maintain a query and policy toolkit for internal publication.
* Co‑ordinate and contribute to internal communications relating to Data Protection.
* Support the coordination of the Data Protection Working Group, take minutes, track actions and provide advice and support to those representatives.
* Develop and deliver training on Data Protection to employees.
* Take ownership of tasks and workload, being accountable for responsibilities and organising priorities using initiative and little supervision or direction.
* Work with all departments ensuring compliance with the Data Protection legislation.
* Manage responses to Data Protection Information Right’s requests and Freedom of Information requests to ensure statutory deadlines are met and responses are within the law.
* Follow formal Data Protection Standards based on ICO guidelines and liaise with the ICO in relation to queries, breaches, investigations and regulatory complaints.
* Manage the response to incidents and data breaches, escalating where necessary.
Qualifications and Experience
* Must have experience of responding to DSARs (essential).
* Awareness of the key requirements of Data Protection and a commitment to excellent compliance.
* Experience of working with personal data and associated laws.
* A good understanding of information security issues along with experience of applying records‑management best practice in the day‑to‑day office environment.
* Knowledge of the data protection impact assessment process, identifying risks and suggesting mitigation.
* Sector experience is highly desirable but not essential.
* Hybrid working with two days per week in the office (including every Tuesday).
* Right to work in the UK – visa sponsorship is not available.
* A basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required as part of the pre‑employment process – criminal conviction checks.
Benefits
* Starting salary of £33,646 per year.
* Social Housing Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
* 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays.
* Option to buy and sell annual leave.
* Training, development and qualification opportunities.
* Access to our wellbeing and benefits site with exclusive discounts and savings at over 800 retailers.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Cycle-to-work scheme.
* Local gym membership discounts.
* A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders available for colleagues to contact for support.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and experiences.
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