Data Protection Assistant

Venesky Brown; South Kesteven; Remote; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Protection Assistant to support a public sector organization. This role offers the chance to work remotely while ensuring compliance with GDPR regulations and managing sensitive information requests. You will be responsible for monitoring and responding to information requests, processing data requests, and liaising with various stakeholders. This position not only provides an opportunity to contribute to vital data protection efforts but also allows for potential contract extension. If you are passionate about data protection and compliance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Starkes Verständnis der GDPR-Vorschriften.
• Erfahrung in einer ähnlichen Rolle im Datenschutz oder Personalwesen.

Responsibilities

• Überwachung und Bearbeitung von Informationsanfragen gemäß den gesetzlichen Anforderungen.
• Beratung und Verhandlung mit Informationsbesitzern über die Freigabe sensibler Informationen.

Skills

GDPR Regulations

Data Protection

Redaction

Job description

This range is provided by Venesky Brown. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Account Manager at Venesky-Brown Recruitment

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Scotland, is currently looking to recruit a Data Protection Assistant for an initial 2-month contract, with potential to extend, on a rate of £16.31/hour PAYE. This role will be remote, with attendance only required for initial equipment set-up in one of their locations across Scotland.

Responsibilities:

1. Monitor, research and respond to requests for information, ensuring appropriate prioritisation and that the Service’s statutory obligations and deadlines are met.
2. Processing Subject Access Requests and Data Requests from applicants, including employees and third-party stakeholders, dealing with them promptly and in compliance with GDPR.
3. Research, analyse and review, both electronic and paper, the information sources, ensuring we gather all the information that is held to respond fully to all information requests.
4. Check the organisation’s mailbox on a regular basis in the absence of team members to ensure allocated matters are picked up and actioned.
5. Operate a diary management system to ensure legal deadlines are met.
6. Liaise, advise and negotiate with information owners concerning the potential release of sensitive and complex information.
7. Protect against the inappropriate disclosure of information while retaining compliance with the legislation.
8. Ensure key contacts are properly informed of the legal requirements and provided with sufficient information to accurately balance the legal obligations against the risks of disclosure.
9. Advise and contribute orally and in writing in relation to responding to requests for information, particularly when sharing information with external partners.
10. Advise and liaise with colleagues within the communications team/external partners concerning high-profile requests.

Qualifications:

1. Strong understanding of GDPR regulations.
2. Experience in a similar role in data protection, redaction or human resources.
3. Redaction experience would be highly advantageous.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Administrative, Human Resources, and Legal

Industries

Office Administration and Human Resources Services