Data Protection Administrator

Riverside; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing organization in Liverpool is seeking a Data Protection Administrator to provide administrative support for data protection compliance. As part of a dedicated team, you will handle subject access requests, maintain records, and ensure communication with colleagues and customers. The ideal candidate will have experience in data protection, strong IT skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers competitive pay and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous pension

28 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Investment in learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in data protection/information governance.
• Understanding of data protection legislation.
• Good level of IT skills and literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the data protection team.
• Log and process subject access requests.
• Assist in maintaining a log of data breaches.
• Champion information rights and provide guidance.

Skills

Data protection experience

IT skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

One Trust software

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Data Protection Administrator

Contract Type: Fixed term for up to 12 months

Salary: £27,607.50

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, full time

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, Hybrid

Location: Liverpool, Speke, Estuary Boulevard

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don\u2019t meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

Role purpose

The difference you will make as a Data Protection Administrator

To provide administrative support to the Data Protection function, to support all areas of data protection compliance. The role will report directly to the Lead Data Protection & AI Governance Business Partner

About You

We are looking for someone who

• Demonstratable experience in data protection/information governance focused administrative role
• Understanding of Data Protection and other associated legislation
• Good level of IT skills and literacy

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working With Us, You’ll Enjoy

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity And Inclusion At Riverside

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.

Role Profile

• Provide general administrative support to the data protection team
• Log, and process subject access requests (including information gathering, redaction and review)
• Log, and process 3rd party disclosure requests (including information gathering, redaction and review)
• Log and process erasure requests
• Assist in maintaining a log of data breaches and near misses, including remedial actions
• Log and assist in investigating and responding to data protection complaints
• Assist in the maintenance and updating of Riversides Record of Processing
• Champion information rights, providing clear and coherent guidance to colleagues, customers, partners and suppliers
• Assist in the creation and provision of relevant management information for the Group, including breach reporting, key risk reporting and compliance with statutory timeframes
• Assist in driving ongoing engagement and collaboration between the DP team and other business directorates
• Ensure excellent service for all colleagues and customers when providing advice, support and lessons learnt
• Role model, champion and embed Our Riverside Way and ways of working, collaborating with colleagues across the business to achieve the Riverside aspired culture.
• Comply fully with all Group policies and procedures.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required.

Other Information

• The role will be exposed to sensitive information; therefore, the role holder is expected to maintain levels of confidentiality at all times.
• To fulfil the requirements of this role, you will be required to work flexibly during the hours of operation.
• The role holder is expected to be committed to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.

Person specification

Essential

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Demonstratable experience in a data protection/information governance focussed administrative role
• Understanding of Data Protection and other associated legislation
• Good level of IT skills and literacy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate self-motivation
• Have good analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritise workload and demonstrate good organizational skills
• Be proactive in setting goals and achieving deadlines

• Demonstrable experience of working within a highly regulated customer focused sector.
• Experience of using One Trust software

About Us

Riverside is one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade.

Our Values and Behaviours

Creating an Inclusive Environment