Data Protection and Information Governance Apprenticeship

AUTISM INITIATIVES (UK); England; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is offering an exciting Data Protection and Information Governance Apprenticeship. This role allows you to gain hands-on experience and develop valuable skills in data protection. Your responsibilities will include supporting compliance and assisting with information governance. The position offers a competitive salary of £22,307 per annum and a training course. This is a great opportunity to start your career with a supportive team.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 23 days plus bank holidays

Access to Blue Light Card for discounts

Eligibility for TOTUM card with discounts

Monthly staff cash prize draw

Birthday off work every year

Medicash health scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial wellbeing programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Career break scheme

Qualifications

• Must be able to reliably commute to the office in Bootle, Merseyside.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages and a confident phone manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support on Information Governance and Data Protection.
• Assist with management and response to information requests.
• Support completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Assist with data protection audits for compliance.
• Coordinate and maintain formal records of processing activities.
• Develop internal communications regarding data protection compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for compliance support.
• Manage varied workload across information governance activities.

Skills

Good communication

Active listening

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Data interpretation

Ability to use databases

Proficient in Microsoft packages

Education

Minimum 2 A-Levels or a L3 Business Administration Diploma/NVQ

Job description

Data Protection and Information Governance Apprenticeship

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Data Protection and Information Governance Apprentice, working alongside Autism Initiatives' Group Data Protection Lead. This apprenticeship will allow you to develop valuable skills and knowledge in Data Protection while gaining hands‑on experience in a professional environment.

Wage: £22,307 Per annum

Training course: Higher Level 4 Apprenticeship

Hours: Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm (35 hours a week)

Duration: 1 year 6 months

Positions available: 1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

Opportunity Details

Main 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.

Company Benefits

• Generous annual leave of 23 days plus bank holidays.
• Access to the Blue Light Card scheme, offering discounts with high street retailers.
• Eligibility to apply for a TOTUM card, providing additional online and in store discounts with hundreds of retailers.

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

Damar Training

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• A minimum 2 A‑Levels or a L3 Business Administration Diploma/NVQ

Skills

• Good communication
• Active listening
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Data interpretation
• Ability to use databases
• Proficient in Microsoft packages, including Word and Excel

Other requirements

You must be able to reliably commute to our office in Bootle, Merseyside and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, along with a confident and polite phone manner.

About this employer

Autism Initiatives is committed to working in partnership with the people we support, their families, commissioners and others to provide a personalised, autism specialist service that makes a positive difference to the lives of people on the autism spectrum.

http://www.autisminitiatives.org

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long‑term health condition. This includes non‑visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You'll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the Higher Level 4 apprenticeship there may, where available, be the opportunity to join Autism Initiatives as a full‑time permanent staff member.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

AUTISM INITIATIVES (UK)

Jessica Rens (People Partner)

[e-mail]

Apply now

Closes on (Friday 9th January 2026 at 12:00pm/noon)

Benefits of working with us

In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.

Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here's a brief run‑down of a few of them:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme, providing cash towards medical costs, gym discounts and more
• Employee Assistance Programme - free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
• Additional paid holidays after 1, 2 and 3 years' service
• Extra paid holidays in milestone service years
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Career break scheme
• Wagestream financial planning and support App - enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and gain control of your finances