Data Protection & Information Security Officer

Clear IT Recruitment; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Data Protection & Information Security Officer to join their Loughborough office on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will manage data protection requests, serve as the statutory Data Protection Officer, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation. Candidates should have strong office administration skills, proficiency in MS Office, and a solid understanding of FOI and Data Protection Acts. This role offers a chance to contribute to organizational security and compliance practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with handling FOI and Data Protection requests.
• Ability to interpret and apply policy and legislation.
• Skill in presenting information effectively.
• Experience in delivering training to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the statutory Data Protection Officer (DPO).
• Stay current with information security legislation and update policies.
• Manage responses to FOI and Data Protection requests.
• Investigate data breaches and recommend risk mitigation actions.
• Ensure secure information handling and report security breaches.

Skills

Recent office administration experience

Accurate record-keeping

Proficient in MS Office

Strong understanding of FOI and Data Protection Acts

Job description

Our client is seeking a Data Protection & Information Security Officer, to be based in their Loughborough office on a permanent full-time basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the statutory Data Protection Officer (DPO).
• Stay current with information security legislation and update related policies, procedures, and the company website accordingly.
• Manage and coordinate responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) and Data Protection requests, ensuring timely and accurate replies.
• Investigate data breaches within required timeframes, recommending risk mitigation actions to protect data subjects and the company.
• Ensure secure information handling and report security breaches per company policies.

Desired Experience

• Recent office administration experience.
• Accurate record-keeping (electronic and paper).
• Handling FOI and Data Protection requests.
• Interpreting and applying policy and legislation.
• Presenting information in various settings.
• Delivering training to diverse audiences.
• Proficient in MS Office, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Strong understanding of FOI, Data Protection Acts, and related legislation.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful