Data Protection and Information Governance Apprentice

Autism Initiatives; Sefton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Sefton seeks a skilled Information Governance Advisor to provide support and advice on data protection and compliance. Candidates should possess an A Level in Business Administration or relevant experience. Key responsibilities include managing information requests, assisting in audits, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with data protection legislation. Strong communication, IT skills, and attention to detail are vital. This role is set within a supportive environment focused on individual needs and aspirations.

Qualifications

• A Level in 2 X A-Level or L3 Business Administration Diploma (grade Pass) preferred.
• Experience in data protection and information governance is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day support and advice on Information Governance and Data Protection.
• Assist with management and response to information requests.
• Support data protection audits and compliance checks.
• Help maintain formal records of processing activities.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Initiative

Patience

Education

A Level in Business Administration

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day support and specialist advice across the organisation on all matters relating to Information Governance and Data Protection, including compliance with data protection principles.
• Assist with the management, coordination, and response to a range of information requests, including subject access requests.
• Support the completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), contributing to the identification and management of risks.
• Assist with internal and external data protection audits, visiting different parts of the organisation to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Help coordinate and maintain the organisation's formal records of processing activities in line with legislation, regulations, and best practice.
• Work with the marketing team to develop internal communications that highlight legislative changes, encourage compliance, and promote good data protection practice.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to support compliance and provide guidance relating to Human Rights, Data Protection Law, and relevant codes of practice.
• Manage a varied workload across information governance, compliance, and advisory activities, including supporting complex procurement projects and contractual arrangements, Use IT systems to manage, share and store information in accordance with data protection requirements and organisation policies.
• Communicate complex subjects in simple terms through different media (such as face to face meetings, emails, reports and presentations) to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required.
• Prepare documentation and materials for review and ratification.
• Working at times under time pressure, prioritising their workloads in order to raise and resolve areas of concern such as individual rights, breach management, FOI requests and information sharing.
• Being able to accept and deal with changing priorities related to both their own work and to the organisation, showing the flexibility to maintain high standards in a changing environment.
• Undertake data collection, data analysis, data presentation and date storage such as data incidents.
• Interpret regulation and legislation, share best practice and advise stakeholders on its application.
• Identify organisation needs and how these are applied to enquiries.
• Interpret and apply sector guidance appropriately.
• Undertake investigations and interviews in order to assess a data breach.
• Gather, analyse, use and share data to inform risk assessment and make judgements on actions to take.
• Make decisions on data protection and information governance issues raised and ensure that any areas of concern are escalated to the stakeholders.
• Identify potential data solutions and evidence the way in which they could improve data management.

Qualifications & Skills

• A Level in: 2 X A-Level or L3 Business Administration Diploma (grade Pass) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Initiative
• Patience

Company

For over 50 years, Autism Initiatives has worked alongside autistic people and their families, taking time to truly understand each individual and what matters to them. The focus is on listening not only to spoken communication, but also to how people express themselves in other ways, ensuring each unique perspective is recognised. Support and education plans are created collaboratively to reflect individual needs and aspirations, with ongoing commitment to helping these be achieved.