Data Protection Compliance Officer
About the company
Our Client is hiring for a reputed client, offering a temporary opportunity for an experienced Data Protection professional to support their Legal (Regulations) Team. If you're someone who thrives on accuracy, accountability and meeting statutory deadlines, this role could be a strong fit-helping to keep data protection processes running smoothly for circa 6 months. What you'll be doing:
Your tasks
- Support the administration and tracking of Subject Access Requests (SARs), including maintaining case logs, collating information and monitoring statutory deadlines
- Review information within SAR scope, assisting with document preparation, redaction and disclosure exercises
- Help assess and record personal data breaches, maintaining breach logs and preparing reporting documentation
- Provide first-line support for general data protection enquiries from business areas
- Assist with reviewing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), flagging where clarification or further information is needed
- Maintain records of processing activities and other data protection governance documentation as directed
- Draft routine correspondence, guidance notes and communications relating to data protection matters
- Liaise with stakeholders to gather information for SARs, breach reviews and DPIAs
- Support preparation of management information and reporting on data protection activities
Additional information
- You'll work under the direction of the Legal Manager (Regulations) and collaborate with Information Asset Owners, Information Asset Managers and wider business stakeholders
Requirements
- Knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
- Experience handling sensitive and confidential information
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking and confidence reviewing large volumes of information
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (including Outlook, Word and Excel)
How to apply
If you're ready to make a visible difference through careful, compliant data handling, apply today through Brook Street.
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Data Protection Compliance Officer*- Temporary* Location: Exeter Monday - Friday
Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.
As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.
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