Data Protection Coordinator

Akkodis; Barton-upon-Humber; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Employee discounts

Well-being initiatives

Career development

Exposure across privacy

Job summary

Modis is seeking a Data Protection Coordinator in the UK to embed data privacy best practices across the business. You will work with IT, Legal and HR to ensure personal data is managed responsibly and compliance obligations are met.

You will coordinate DSARs, assist with DPIAs, maintain ROPA, and support privacy investigations. The role offers hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package with a performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Understanding of UK GDPR and data protection legislation.
• Experience handling Data Subject Rights Requests (DSARs).
• Knowledge of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Experience maintaining Records of Processing Activities (ROPA).
• Knowledge of data incident management and breach response.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the organisation's data protection and privacy programme.
• Coordinate DSARs and right to erasure requests.
• Assist teams with DPIAs and privacy risk assessments.
• Maintain Records of Processing Activities (ROPA).
• Support investigations into data protection incidents and breaches.
• Assist with regulatory reporting as needed.
• Review privacy implications of projects and third-party suppliers.
• Contribute to privacy risk assessments and DPA reviews.
• Develop and maintain privacy policies and guidance.
• Coordinate employee privacy training and awareness.

Skills

UK GDPR knowledge

DSAR management

DPIAs

ROPA maintenance

Breach response

Stakeholder engagement

Detail oriented

Proactive compliance

Job description

Data Protection Coordinator

Hybrid UK 28,000 + Bonus

Shape the Future of Data Privacy

An established and growing UK organisation is looking for a Data Protection Coordinator to play a key role in embedding privacy and data protection best practice across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid understanding of UK GDPR who wants to develop their career within a collaborative environment where compliance, security and governance are highly valued.

Working closely with teams across IT, Legal, HR and the wider business, you’ll help ensure personal data is managed responsibly, compliance obligations are met, and privacy considerations are built into everyday operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the organisation's data protection and privacy programme.
• Managing and coordinating Data Subject Rights Requests (DSARs), including Subject Access Requests and Right to Erasure requests.
• Assisting teams with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Maintaining Records of Processing Activities (ROPA).
• Supporting investigations into data protection incidents and personal data breaches.
• Assisting with regulatory reporting requirements where necessary.
• Reviewing privacy implications of projects, systems and third–party suppliers.
• Supporting supplier due diligence and Data Processing Agreement reviews.
• Contributing to third–party privacy risk assessments.
• Developing and maintaining privacy policies, procedures and guidance.
• Coordinating employee awareness and data protection training initiatives.
• Monitoring changes in data protection legislation and regulatory guidance.
• Supporting internal and external compliance audits.
• Producing compliance reporting and management information.

What We’re Looking For

You may already be working as a Data Protection Coordinator, Privacy Administrator, Compliance Coordinator or Governance professional and be looking for your next challenge.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience working with UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation.
• Knowledge of managing Data Subject Rights Requests (DSARs).
• Understanding of DPIAs and privacy risk assessments.
• Experience maintaining Records of Processing Activities (ROPA).
• Knowledge of personal data incident management and breach response.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to compliance and continuous improvement.

What’s On Offer

• Salary of 28,000
• Quarterly performance–related bonus
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employee discounts and well–being initiatives
• Career development within a supportive and collaborative team
• Opportunity to gain broad exposure across privacy, compliance and governance disciplines.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.