Description
Position: Data Protection and Privacy Analyst
Location: Hybrid Working - few days a week in Oxford Office.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Part-Time Hours Considered) Pro-rata for Part-Time. Minimum of 30 hours per week required for part-time hours.
About the Role
Are you eager to build a career in Data Protection and Privacy? Newsquest is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Privacy Team as a Data Protection and Privacy Analyst.
No prior experience with UK GDPR is necessary, but preferred. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual with a passion for learning and a keen eye for detail. Full training and on-the-job support will be provided, along with the opportunity to achieve CIPP/E certification, a globally recognised qualification in privacy and data protection.
As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in managing Subject Access Requests (SARs) and providing vital support to our Data Protection and Privacy Manager within the Gannett Privacy Office (GPO).
Key Responsibilities
In this role, your primary focus will be managing the SAR process efficiently, ensuring requests are processed accurately and within regulatory deadlines. Additional responsibilities include:
* Responding to privacy-related requests, complaints, and queries, ensuring they are addressed or assigned to the appropriate person or team.
* Supporting the escalation process for data breaches and cybersecurity incidents.
* Assisting with Privacy Threshold Assessments (PTAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
* Helping develop and maintain awareness and training programs on data protection, including content on the Data Protection SharePoint site.
* Cataloguing and reviewing Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
We’re seeking a self-starter who thrives on attention to detail and meeting deadlines. The ideal candidate will have:
* Strong analytical skills and excellent written communication.
* The ability to evaluate and process requests with care and precision.
* Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications (an advantage).
* Previous experience in customer service or complaints handling (beneficial but not essential; training will be provided).
* Education: A-levels or higher, or relevant equivalent work-based experience.
Benefits
We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding environment for our team. As a Data Protection and Privacy Analyst, you’ll enjoy:
* 25 days of paid holiday plus statutory bank holidays
* Workplace Pension
* Discount vouchers
* An extra day off for your birthday
* Paid Charity Give Back Day
* Discounted gym memberships
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Mental health support via Lifeworks
* Eye test vouchers plus £50 toward new glasses
Home Working Equipment
Provided as part of our commitment to hybrid working
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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