Salary: £38,400 - 38,400 per year Requirements: Solid hands-on experience working within data protection or information governance Strong track record of processing Subject Access Requests in line with statutory requirements Working knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, particularly regarding individual rights and lawful disclosure Comfortable working autonomously and managing competing deadlines Ability to maintain accuracy under pressure Confidence in making disclosure decisions Resilience when handling sensitive material Strong communication skills for conveying complex legislative concepts clearly and empathetically Experience in public sector or similarly regulated environments such as social care, housing, healthcare, or education is advantageous but not essential Responsibilities: Manage a live caseload of Subject Access Requests and related individual rights requests from receipt to lawful disclosure Locate, review, redact, and prepare information in accordance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 Handle complex and high-volume requests involving sensitive or emotionally challenging content Apply exemptions accurately, considering confidentiality, Legal Professional Privilege, and third-party data Make defensible decisions on whether information can be released Act as the primary point of contact for requestors, ensuring communication is clear and timely Peer-review responses to support the wider team during peak periods Escalate complex issues when necessary Technologies: Support More: We are a large, highly regulated public sector organization based in Oxford, engaged in processing significant volumes of personal and sensitive data. Due to the sustained demand across our data protection function, we are seeking additional interim support to ensure that Subject Access Requests and other Individual Rights Requests are managed compliantly and accurately. This role is hybrid, requiring light on-site presence in Oxford approximately once every two weeks, and offers a competitive daily rate for a 3-month contract with strong potential for extension. last updated 18 week of 2026