Data Protection Advisor
Location: Middlemoor HQ, Sidmouth Rd, Middlemour, Exeter, EX2 7HQ
Contract: 12 month contract with likely extension
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Pay Rate: £13.10 PAYE per hour
About the Role:
This is a high-volume, deadline-driven Data Protection role focused almost entirely on the end-to-end processing of Subject Access Requests (SARs).
You will work within the Alliance Information Management Department, supporting compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR across both Forces. Due to a significant SAR backlog, this role requires focus, resilience, and sustained accuracy under pressure.
This is not a varied or creative role. It involves repetitive tasks, intensive VDU work, and exposure to potentially distressing material.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing the full lifecycle of Subject Access Requests, ensuring statutory deadlines (one calendar month) are met
Researching and retrieving personal data from multiple Force systems
Reviewing large volumes of text-based information to accurately identify personal data relevant to applicants
Making defensible disclosure decisions and clearly justifying those decisions
Handling challenges and disputes regarding disclosures, escalating where appropriate
Liaising with internal departments to gather required information
Providing clear, accurate advice to internal and external stakeholders on SAR processes
Supporting delivery of Data Protection training and workshops
Maintaining records of mandatory Data Protection training compliance
Supporting wider Data Protection and Information Sharing activity as required
Essential skills and experience:
Knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR
Understanding of disclosure principles
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to process and analyse large volumes of written information
Sound decision-making and the ability to justify decisions clearly
Ability to meet strict deadlines in a pressured environment
Strong written communication skills (letters and reports)
Competence in Microsoft Office applications
Willingness to work towards a formal Data Protection qualification (if not already held)
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Harry Greenhalgh
Recruitment Lead – Defence
Service Care Solutions
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