Data Protection Advisor

Das Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Group Income Protection

Health Cash Plan

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Das Group is seeking a Data Protection Advisor to support the Data Protection Team Leader in maintaining GDPR compliance across the business. The role provides administrative support to the unit, manages Data Subject Rights requests, and assists with audits and DPIAs.

Hybrid role after training, with a comprehensive benefits package and a focus on delivering timely responses and effective privacy governance across the Group.

Qualifications

• Understanding of GDPR and data protection laws.
• Experience handling Data Subject Rights requests and privacy compliance.
• Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring GDPR compliance across the Group.
• Support Data Subject Rights requests and log maintenance.
• Assist with audits, DPIAs, and breach investigations.
• Coordinate with Data Protection Team Leader on monitoring and governance.

Skills

GDPR understanding

Data protection

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in law/compliance or IT security

Tools

Compliance software

Job description

The Data Protection Advisor shall assist the Data Protection Team Leader in ensuring that the business remains complaint with its Data Protection obligations throughout the Group.

Their primary role shall be to provide administrative support to the unit to assist it functions in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and internal Data Protection Policies.

Data Protection Advisor shall be responsible for the completion of Data Subject Rights Requests, including Data Subject Access Requests and the maintenance of the Data Subject Rights Requests log.

In addition, In addition, the Data Protection Advisor shall provide assistance to the Data Protection Team in audits, breach investigations and GDPR assessments.

Key responsibilities:

• Liaise with internal stakeholder to maintain and update Records of Processing Activities
• Completing Data Subject Access Requests, including engaging with internal stakeholders who are required to provide information in respect of Policyholder requests. This will include ensuring all appropriate matters are included or redacted.
• Assist the the Senior Data Protection Compliance Officer with the assessment and completion of;
  • Legitimate Interest Assessments,
  • Data Protection Impact Assessments and
  • Transfer Impact Assessments
  • Completion of other Data Subject Rights requests.
• Assist the Data Protection Team Leader with the completion of the Data Protection Monitoring Plan, including the management of the timetable.
• Assist the Data Protection Team Leader with Data Protection Audits being carried out within the business and business partners.
• Assist the Data Protection Team Leader with the investigation of data breaches identified within the business and at its data processors.
• Managing the timetable in respect of Data Rights requests, ensuring all responses are issued within the regulatory requirements.

EssentialUnderstanding of the General Data Protection RegulationExperience within a data protection roleDesirableExperience in handling Data Subject Right requestsEvidence of effective problem solving and decision-making skills.An ability to be organised in planning activities and assisting other to do soStrong communication and relationship building skillsA tenacious and effective approach to exceeding targets (both individually and through a team).Drives delivery when working with ambiguity and change.

Additional information:

As a team we are passionate and enthusiastic about what we do. Our people are encouraged to think independently and to take ownership of their work. Only a 5-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads train station we have newly refurbished, modern city centre offices. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do, and we encourage our people to work flexibly and achieve a work-life balance that works for them. This will be a hybrid role (after your initial training period is complete) and we can offer you generous remuneration and an attractive benefits package that includes: 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 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, who organise discounted events such as theatre visits and shopping trips.