Data Protection Coordinator

Havebury Homes; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

37 hour week

Annual leave 28–32 days

Pension 7–12%

Life assurance

Annual Flu Jab

EV salary sacrifice

Medical cashback

Job summary

Havebury Homes is seeking a Data Protection Coordinator to work with the Data Protection Officer, helping UK GDPR compliance by handling DSARs and supporting DPIAs. You will collaborate across teams to gather information, review documents and maintain protection logs.

The role offers hybrid working from home and our office in Bury St Edmunds, a 37-hour week, 28–32 days leave, a pension scheme, life assurance, yearly flu jab, EV salary sacrifice, and a competitive medical cashback plan.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of UK GDPR and data protection principles.
• Experience managing DSARs from start to finish.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information securely.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• A degree, or equivalent relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Support DSAR administration from logging to deadlines and records.
• Review documents and apply redactions per UK GDPR exemptions.
• Assist the DPO with DSAR review and response preparation.
• Collaborate with teams to gather information for DSAR responses.
• Use eDiscovery/DSAR tools to search, review and redact documents.
• Maintain data protection logs and registers (breach, DPIA, DSAR).
• Monitor the Data Protection inbox and categorize emails.
• Identify priority items and escalate to the DPO as needed.
• Prepare folders and flag missing items for the DPO.

Skills

UK GDPR understanding

DSAR management end-to-end

Handling sensitive information

Organisation & attention to detail

Initiative & self-starting

Education

Degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

We have a great opportunity for a Data Protection Coordinator to join our team! Working alongside our Data Protection Officer, you'll play a key part in keeping us UK GDPR compliant, from managing Subject Access Requests to supporting Data Protection Impact Assessments.

We own and manage c.8,000 homes in the east of England, working closely with other agencies and stakeholders within our communities. We build on the good foundations we have in place in being a customer-centric organisation, investing in our existing homes - including our zero-carbon journey - as well as building new homes.

A lot of our roles come with options around home and office flexible working, as well as a generous annual leave allowance and other benefits.

Outline of key responsibilities...

• Supporting the day-to-day administration of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), from logging and tracking statutory deadlines to maintaining accurate records
• Reviewing documents and applying redactions in line with UK GDPR exemptions and guidance
• Assisting our Data Protection Officer with DSAR review and the preparation of responses
• Working with teams across the organisation to gather the information needed for DSAR responses
• Using eDiscovery and DSAR tools to search, review and redact documents
• Maintaining our data protection logs and registers, including the data breach log, DPIA register and DSAR log, and making sure they are accurate and up to date
• Monitoring and managing the Data Protection inbox, categorising and clearing incoming emails
• Spotting priority or high-risk items and escalating them to the DPO where needed
• Preparing folders and flagging any missed items to the DPO so nothing slips through

We are looking for someone who has...

• A good understanding of UK GDPR and data protection principles
• Experience managing DSARs from start to finish, including using an eDiscovery platform
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information securely within organisational systems
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• The ability to work on their own initiative
• A degree, or equivalent relevant professional experience

In return, we are offering...

• An annual salary of £33,784.00
• We are committed to providing a healthy work-life balance for employees and their families, as such we operate hybrid working conditions from home and our office in Bury St Edmunds
• Flexible working around a 37 hour week
• Annual Leave - 28 days per year, (plus bank holidays) increasing to 32 days when you reach your 3rd year with us. To give greater flexibility around your holidays you can also buy, sell or carry over up to 5 days of annual leave each year
• Pension – between 7% - 12% dependant on individual contribution
• Life assurance - a payment of X3 your salary.
• Annual Flu Jab - provided each winter to all employees.
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme - plus we currently have free electric charging points
• Competitive medical cashback plan