Data Protection Coordinator - FTC

British Veterinary Association; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in Bristol is seeking a Data Protection Coordinator to enhance data protection practices. The role requires a meticulous problem-solver with prior data protection experience, communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Expectations include managing Data Subject Rights requests and monitoring data protection queries. This position offers a competitive salary, work-life balance, and supportive initiatives for employee wellbeing.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Discounted staff pet care

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience handling Data Subject Access Requests under UK or EU data protection law.
• Good communication skills and personable style.
• Ability to perform basic risk assessment/root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage data protection queries via email and telephone.
• Respond to incident issues and maintain accurate records.
• Manage Data Subject Rights requests and apply statutory exemptions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Basic risk assessment

Education

Data Protection certificate or qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Teams

eDiscovery search tools

Job description

About us

Healthy animals and happy owners - that's the goal.

We are IVC Evidensia, and we are on a mission to build the world's best veterinary group. Investing in people, premises and processes, we deliver outstanding care in around 2,500 locations globally.

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing team, ensuring our data protection practices are robust, responsive, and aligned with global standards.

Are you a problem solver with a meticulous attention to detail? Do you thrive in a fast paced, process-driven environment where clarity and attention to detail are key? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We're looking for a Data Protection Coordinator to support our Privacy and Data Protection team with prior Data Protection experience. This role is ideal for someone who is task-oriented, highly organised, and confident in handling complex data protection requests in a fast-paced environment with precision and professionalism and who can hit the ground running.

What You'll Be Doing

• Monitoring and triaging data protection queries via email and telephone
• Responding to incident issues, following multi-faceted processes and maintaining accurate records
• Managing Data Subject Rights requests and applying statutory exemptions and redactions as well as responding in a timely manner. Liaising with internal stakeholders where required to gather necessary data.
• Conducting data searches across the business and coordinating responses to inquiries
• Must have experience of using the Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint and Teams. Experience of using eDiscovery search tools is desirable.
• To create and maintain accurate records of data protection incidents, issues and requests for UK brands and businesses, and undertake initial triage and analysis

What You'll Bring

• High level of written accuracy and clear communication style
• High level of accuracy in recording detail within a defined framework
• Good communication skills and personable style
• Ability to question and perform basic risk assessment/root cause analysis

Desirable

• Data Protection certificate or qualification. OneTrust or other privacy software platform.
• Experience in handling Data Subject Access Requests under UK or EU data protection law, including applying exemptions
• Experience in working with and applying legal principles and good understanding of legislation

What We Offer

• At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from
• Work-life balance
• 26 days annual leave
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Pension
• Discretionary Bonus
• Discounted staff pet care

Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced recruitment team.

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.