Data Protection Analyst

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading housing association as a Data Protection Analyst, where you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with data protection laws. This full-time permanent position offers flexible working arrangements and the chance to contribute to a community-focused organization dedicated to making a difference. If you thrive on delivering excellent customer service and have strong analytical skills, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

£450 flex-pot annually

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme matched up to 12%

Private medical insurance

Wide range of training courses

Qualifications

• Experience in data protection or a related field is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and respond to data subject requests under GDPR.
• Provide guidance on data privacy matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments related to data protection.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Are you customer focused and keen to work within the Data Privacy team?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Data Protection Analyst to join our Data Privacy team based either at Wembley or Basingstoke.

This is a full time permanent role, working 2 days per week in the office.

About the Role

As a Data Protection Analyst, you will be the first point of contact for data subjects, playing an important role in ensuring Sovereign Network Group complies with relevant data protection legislation, including GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. You will support the Data Subject Rights Manager and Head of Data Privacy - Data Protection Officer (DPO) in working with regulatory bodies such as the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Key accountabilities:

• To coordinate and respond to data subject requests, maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance under GDPR.

• Support the Data Subject Rights Manager and DPO in engaging with the ICO and other relevant authorities.
• Provide expert guidance to colleagues across SNG on data privacy matters and respond to data incident reports.
• Promote awareness and deliver refresher training on data privacy.
• Maintain internal registers and ensure policies and procedures are reviewed and followed.
• Monitor sector trends and regulatory developments to inform SNG's data protection strategy.

About You

We're looking for a proactive, detail-focused individual with:

• Excellent administrative, analytical, and organisational skills
• A focus on delivering excellent customer service
• Strong communication and influencing abilities
• Confidence in working independently and exercising sound judgment and discretion
• Proficiency in using Microsoft office applications
• An understanding of the GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 is desirable but not essential.

Why Join us

At SNG, we're more than just a housing association; we're a community dedicated to making a difference. Here's what we offer:

• £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary
• Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible
• Private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover
• Wide range of training courses available to support your career development

About Us

SNG is one of the UK's largest housing associations, formed from the merger of Sovereign and Network Homes in October 2023. We manage over 84,000 homes and serve 210,000+ customers across the South East and South West.

We're committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. At SNG, we believe you can be yourself—and we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to join us and help shape a better future.

If you're passionate about data protection, regulatory compliance, and making a meaningful impact in a purpose-driven organisation — we want to hear from you.