Data Protection Administrator

Vertu Motors; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motor retailer in the UK seeks a full-time Data Protection Administrator to handle data protection requests, manage access requests, and ensure compliance with GDPR regulations. This position offers a salary of £26,000 and includes hybrid working options and excellent company benefits, such as 25 days of holiday and access to a discount platform. Ideal candidates should possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and organizational skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday rising with length of service

Access to online rewards platform

Preferential Service Rates

Colleague Purchase Scheme

Share Incentive Scheme

Pension

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage workload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Handle data protection concerns and requests.
• Manage the mailbox for Data Subject Access Requests.
• Log and track DSAR deadlines and responses.
• Produce written responses for DSARs with documentation.
• Process GDPR requests like amendments and erasures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook

Knowledge of Microsoft Word

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of Microsoft Teams

Education

Understanding of UK Data Protection Law

Job description

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Handle data protection concerns and requests as a member of our Data Protection Team.
• Effectively manage the mailbox for all Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs).
• Accurately log all DSARs and ensure all deadlines for responses are met.
• Produce written responses to DSARs, including collating the necessary documentation and applying the appropriate redactions where needed.
• Ensure DSAR responses are accurate and cover the full extent of the data request.
• Process various GDPR requests, such as amendments and erasures.
• Respond to any basic data protection queries from customers and colleagues. You will have high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• You will be organised and efficient while prioritising workload in a timely manner.
• You will possess strong interpersonal skills, as relationship maintenance and communication skills are of paramount importance in this role.
• Knowledge, understanding or interest in Data Protection Law (UK GDPR/PECR) is highly desirable, but not strictly necessary. Do you want to become part of one of the UK's largest motor retailers? We have a fantastic new opportunity to join Vertu Motors as a Data Protection Administrator. The role will be full‑time, offering flexibility in working hours and the opportunity for hybrid working if desired. You will be offered the opportunity to expand your Data Protection knowledge whilst focusing on protecting the personal data of customers and colleagues.

Salary and Company Overview

We are offering a basic salary of £26,000 as well as excellent company benefits. As one of the largest motor retailers in the UK, Vertu Motors' continued success is based on strong performance, growth, and leadership. Our Mission Statement is, "To deliver an outstanding customer motoring experience through honesty and trust". Our competitive advantage lies in the quality of people we employ. As such, we don't invite just anyone to become part of our team; we look for colleagues who believe in our core values, who have the determination and commitment to take our business forward with passion, drive, and integrity.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday rising with length of service – plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform giving you cashback and discounts for multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity