Data Protection Advisor

Das Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance firm in Bristol is seeking a Data Protection Advisor to support data protection obligations and compliance. This hybrid role involves managing Data Subject Rights Requests and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates will have experience in administration, knowledge of GDPR, and strong communication skills. The position offers a generous benefits package including 26 days holiday and opportunities for flexible working.

Benefits

26 days holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Group Income Protection

Health Cash Plan

Employee Discounts Hub

Sports & Social Club access

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience with confidentiality.
• Understanding of GDPR is advantageous.
• High accuracy and multitasking abilities.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with Data Subject Rights requests is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring compliance with data protection obligations.
• Provide administrative support to the team.
• Complete Data Subject Rights Requests and log them.
• Support audits and GDPR assessments.

Skills

Administration experience

Understanding of GDPR

Problem-solving and decision-making

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

These are exciting times at ARAG UK as we’ve been through a period of positive change and sustained growth across our friendly and high-performing teams. We are looking for a Data Protection Advisor in our Compliance team.

Our Data Protection Team are responsible for overseeing compliance of our data protection obligations. This includes managing day-to-day data protection activities such as managing data protection breaches, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA’s), data sharing, data complaints and the processing of Individual Rights Requests e.g. Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR’s).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Data Protection and Compliance Assurance Manager in ensuring business-wide compliance with data protection obligations across the ARAG Group.
• Provide accurate and timely administrative support to the team.
• Complete Data Subject Rights Requests (including DSARs) and maintain the Data Subject Rights Requests log.
• Support audits, breach investigations and GDPR assessments.

Qualifications and Skills

• Some previous administration experience with high levels of confidentiality and discretion.
• Understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); experience in a role involving GDPR is advantageous.
• High levels of accuracy, effective problem-solving and decision-making, and the ability to organise and manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional communication, relationship building and stakeholder management skills; able to work at pace while maintaining high-quality output.
• Experience handling Data Subject Right requests is an advantage but not essential.

Location and Working Pattern

This will be a hybrid role (after your initial training period is complete) with a 5-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads train station and newly refurbished, modern city centre offices. Our staff are encouraged to work flexibly and achieve a work-life balance that works for them.

Benefits

• Generous remuneration and an attractive benefits package including: 26 days holiday, with the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Company Pension Scheme with the option to increase contributions.
• Group Income Protection and Group Legal Protection for all employees.
• European Motor Assistance and Home Emergency Assistance.
• Inclusion in our Health Cash Plan.
• Access to our Employee Discounts Hub offering exclusive discounts across thousands of retail partners, including discounted gym memberships at over 3,000 gyms across the UK.
• Option to join our Sports & Social Club with discounted events such as theatre visits and shopping trips.

If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience, please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the criteria listed above.