Data Privacy Officer

DPAS®; Dunchideock; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data protection consultancy in Dunchideock is seeking an Information Governance Officer to support clients and manage data protection compliance projects. This role offers a hybrid work environment, but requires attendance in the office three days a week. Applicants with experience in data protection and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. Competitive salary from £26,000 - £32,000 per annum, and many benefits including development opportunities and an annual bonus.

Benefits

Annual bonus and pay review

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Work from home options

Qualifications

• Must have experience in data protection roles.
• Driving licence required due to office location.
• Experience in a busy data protection/information governance team is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with data protection compliance.
• Manage data protection projects and individual rights requests.
• Advise on obligations under UK GDPR.

Skills

Knowledge of data privacy law

Self-starter

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Competence in Microsoft applications

Education

Relevant degree or formal qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job description

PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS WITH A COVER NOTE STATING HOW YOU MEET OUR REQUIREMENTS AND WOULD BE SUITABLE FOR THE POSITION. THE ROLE REQUIRES OFFICE ATTENDANCE. DUE TO THE LOCATION OF OUR OFFICES A FULL DRIVING LICENCE IS REQUIRED.

DPAS is a market leader providing flexible and pragmatic data protection consultancy, training, and strategy services to public, private, and third sector organisations. Our company is headed by a team of highly qualified data protection consultants with decades of experience between them. Due to ongoing expansion, we are looking for an individual to join our team.

We are looking to recruit a flexible, self‑motivated, mature in outlook, team member who has previously worked in a similar role as a Information Governance Officer, Data Protection Manager, Data Protection Officer or Data Protection Consultant. If you have experience in working in a busy data protection/information governance team, then this would be a great opportunity to further your career. Equally, we are open to applicants with a strong desire to learn and transferable skills.

A qualification such as the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection or equivalent would be advantageous, however, we welcome applicants without formal qualifications, but proven experience, and knowledge of the existing landscape is necessary.

Although this is an Exeter based position, we offer a hybrid environment as long as you can join us in the office for 3 days per week. We also offer flexible working options, however, this position forms part of our consultancy team who typically work 0830‑1700 Mon‑Fri.

Throughout your time working with DPAS you will be given multiple training opportunities, including formally recognised qualifications, alongside a detailed in‑house progression route. We will also support you in any additional training that you may wish to embark on, as long as it aligns with your role.

We would like someone who is willing to be part of our success story and who is keen to progress the company.

We are a hardworking and supportive company that wants staff to achieve and grow. We value interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence over academic grades, so experience of team sports or activities involving others would strengthen your application.

The Role

The role is primarily within our consultancy team; however, we are a small team so the role would be varied and support the organisation wherever necessary. The consultancy team are responsible for delivering compliance projects, outsourced data protection officer services, and more, to a variety of clients – including small, local SME’s, local authorities, NHS Trusts, and large multinational FTSE organisations.

The position will be integral to the delivery of a variety of consultancy services and has potential to develop into a broader role in time.

Salary from £26,000 - £32,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Main tasks

You will be involved in supporting our clients, and the wider DPAS team in the delivery of a variety of services. You will get involved in our many data protection projects, from supporting the drafting of policies, to risk analysis, project management, auditing, Subject Access Request redaction, and general clerical duties.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting the team with client management.
• Delivery of data protection projects.
• Advising and informing clients on their obligations under the UK GDPR, and associated data protection laws.
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and associated data protection laws.
• Assisting with, advising on, and responding to, individual rights requests.
• Participating in incident management and investigations.Drafting and advising on policies and procedures.
• Assessing compliance within our clients’ organisations and offering remedial support.
• Identifying and analysing data protection risks.
• Creation, and maintenance, of accountability documentation such as Data Protection Impact Assessments, Records of Processing Activities, breach logs, and individual rights logs.

You will have:

• Knowledge of and interest in, data privacy law and regulation.
• Must be a self‑starter and able to work autonomously.
• Organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of tasks to demanding timelines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Valid UK driving licence (due to our location public transport is difficult)
• Competence in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

It would be a bonus if you also had:

• Experience working in a data protection/information governance team.
• A relevant degree or formal qualifications.
• Experience of working in a process‑driven environment.
• Understanding of information security standards.
• Understanding of cyber security practices.
• An interest in artificial intelligence.

Person Specification

• A professional and can‑do attitude.
• Process‑driven.
• Approachable manner.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to plan and manage own workload.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Ability to work as part of a wider team and be flexible and adaptable as required.
• Able to communicate confidently and effectively to a range of stakeholders.

Benefits

• Annual bonus and pay review.
• A commitment to your personal development.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + extra days at Christmas (increasing with service).
• Regular, funded, staff socials.
• Summer away‑days.
• Access to fantastic opportunities to progress quickly.

At DPAS we’re committed to protecting, respecting your privacy, and being transparent in everything we do. If you would like to know what we do with your data when you apply for a job with us, please have a look at our privacy notice www.dataprivacyadvisory.com/privacypolicy

Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On‑site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sabbatical
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Annual bonus
• Annual pay review

Experience:

• data protection: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• driving licence (required due to office location)