Data Protection Coordinator

The Woodland Trust; Grantham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working options (7

Generous annual leave - 25 Days plus

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Woodland Trust is seeking a Data Protection Coordinator to support our compliance programmes and UK GDPR obligations, blending hybrid working with occasional office visits to Grantham, Lincolnshire.

In this role you will coordinate privacy audits, assist with the Data Protection Action Plan, manage the privacy inbox, help update policies, respond to data subject rights and data breaches, and contribute to KPI reporting for the Executive Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Experience in data protection and privacy.
• Knowledge of UK GDPR, PECR, DUAA and DPA.
• Ability to produce quality reporting and manage confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data privacy audits to promote compliance with privacy controls.
• Support the delivery of the Data Protection Action Plan.
• Manage the shared inbox for data privacy and respond to queries.
• Maintain and monitor business systems for compliance.
• Assist drafting and updating policies and raise awareness of GDPR principles.
• Support individual rights requests and breach responses.
• Contribute to KPI reporting for the Executive Leadership Team.

Skills

Data protection

Compliance

Prioritisation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Reporting

Job description

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Data Protection Coordinator to support the Woodland Trusts compliance programmes and obligations under the UK GDPR compliance.

The Role:

• Assist with the coordination of data privacy audits to promote organisational adherence to data privacy controls.
• Support in the deliver of the Data Protection Action Plan.
• Manage the shared inbox for data privacy and respond to queries internally and externally.
• Maintain and monitor business systems for compliance.
• Support drafting and updating relevant policies and procedure for approval and raise employee awareness of UK GDPR principles and changes as needed.
• Support individual rights requests and respond to any breaches in a timely manner.
• Support the creation and delivery of the Data Protection KPI’s reporting, highlighting to the Executive Leadership Team data privacy governance.
• This is a hybrid position with a mix of home working, and from our head office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Head office attendance would be required no more than once a month on average.

The Candidate:

• Experience of data protection with additional experience of broader business compliance.
• Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to plan and organise your time effectively.
• Knowledge of individual rights requirements and expectations.
• Experience establishing and maintaining a high degree of confidentiality, respect, trust and credibility at all levels.
• Knowledge of Data Privacy legislation including but not limited to Uk GDPR, PECR, DUAA and DPA.
• Experience supporting with and producing quality reporting.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits and Wellbeing:

Joining our team means you’ll be part of our fight for a greener, healthier planet for people and wildlife. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working options (7am - 7pm)
• Generous annual leave - 25 Days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Employee assistance programme

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About Us:

The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make a difference by protecting, restoring and creating woodland and getting more trees in the ground.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

To achieve our mission, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.

For queries about this role, reasonable adjustments, or support with your application, please contact: [e-mail]

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