Data Protection / GDPR Analyst

Morson Edge; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Protection / GDPR Analyst role based in Stockport with hybrid working (2 days on site). The contract runs for 3–6 months and focuses on DSARs, FOI and CCTV data requests, ensuring timely, compliant disclosure.

You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to locate, review, redact and securely disclose information within statutory timescales, applying UK GDPR knowledge and privacy best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience handling DSARs and GDPR requests.
• Strong understanding of UK GDPR and data protection laws.
• Ability to search, review and redact data from emails, documents and CCTV footage.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage data requests from receipt to completion under statutory timescales.
• Locate, review, redact and securely disclose information.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance deadlines.

Skills

DSAR handling

UK GDPR

Data protection

Stakeholder comms

Tools

Microsoft Purview

eDiscovery

Job description

Data Protection / GDPR Analyst

Contract 3 6 Months Stockport (Hybrid 2 days per week) Day Rate DOE IR35 TBC

We're supporting a organisation in Stockport that is looking for a Data Protection / GDPR Analyst to join their team on an initial 3 6 month contract. The role has arisen due to increasing demand across Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), Freedom of Information enquiries, CCTV requests, and wider GDPR activities.

This is a hands‑on role focused on managing data requests from receipt through to completion, working closely with stakeholders across the business to locate, review, redact and securely disclose information within statutory timescales.

Key experience required:

• Proven experience handling DSARs, Right to Erasure and GDPR requests
• Strong understanding of UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation
• Experience using Microsoft Purview, eDiscovery or similar data discovery tools
• Ability to search, review, collate and redact data from emails, documents and CCTV footage
• Experience engaging with stakeholders to gather information and ensure compliance deadlines are met
• Excellent attention to detail and record keeping

What's important?

• Previous experience in a Data Protection, Privacy or GDPR‑focused role
• Comfortable managing multiple requests simultaneously
• Able to commute to Stockport, with 2 days per week on site
• Available to start at short notice

Interview process: One–stage interview with quick decision–making.

Open to a range of day rates for the right candidate. IR35 status is currently under review and may be determined as inside or outside IR35.