Data Protection Advisor

Encore; West Malling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore is seeking a Data Protection Advisor on a secondment basis based at Kings Hill. You will support data protection activities, incident management, DPIA reviews, and ongoing governance across the business.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, documentation control, and awareness campaigns to promote compliant data handling.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence building relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage data protection and data breach inboxes.
• Log and triage reported incidents, escalating more complex matters where required.
• Work closely with teams across the business to investigate, remediate, and learn from data breaches.
• Maintain accurate data breach records, regulatory logs, and other key documentation.
• Respond to routine data protection queries and provide guidance in line with established processes.
• Support the completion and review of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and privacy risk assessments.
• Ensure data protection policies, procedures, and records are reviewed and updated within agreed timescales.
• Carry out data protection due diligence on new suppliers and support annual reviews of existing suppliers.
• Support awareness campaigns and initiatives that promote good data protection practices across the business.
• Attend meetings and forums with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Provide general administrative support to the Data Protection team.
• Contribute to meeting team objectives, KPIs, and service standards.
• Support with additional projects and tasks as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Independent worker

Team player

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Kings Hill - Secondment - Data Protection Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Data Protection team as a Data Protection Advisor on a secondment basis.

Reporting to the UK Data Governance Manager, you will support a range of data protection activities across the business, including managing incidents, maintaining key records and documentation, responding to queries, supporting risk assessments, and promoting awareness of data protection requirements. The role plays an important part in helping the business meet its regulatory obligations and ensuring data is handled responsibly and securely.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Monitor and manage data protection and data breach inboxes.
• Log and triage reported incidents, escalating more complex matters where required.
• Work closely with teams across the business to investigate, remediate, and learn from data breaches.
• Maintain accurate data breach records, regulatory logs, and other key documentation.
• Respond to routine data protection queries and provide guidance in line with established processes.
• Support the completion and review of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and privacy risk assessments.
• Ensure data protection policies, procedures, and records are reviewed and updated within agreed timescales.
• Carry out data protection due diligence on new suppliers and support annual reviews of existing suppliers.
• Support awareness campaigns and initiatives that promote good data protection practices across the business.
• Attend meetings and forums with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Provide general administrative support to the Data Protection team.
• Contribute to meeting team objectives, KPIs, and service standards.
• Support with additional projects and tasks as required.

What We’re Looking For

This role would suit someone who is organised, proactive, and enjoys working with detail. Previous data protection experience is not essential, as full support and training will be provided. We’re particularly interested in hearing from colleagues who can demonstrate:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good time management and the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confidence building relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive, flexible, and enthusiastic approach.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.
• An interest in data protection, compliance, and regulatory matters.