Data Protection Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Data Protection and Compliance Coordinator, where you will play a vital role in supporting HR operations and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. This full-time position offers the chance to work within a dynamic team, contributing to the management of data requests and compliance reporting. You will be integral in promoting positive employee relations and enhancing operational goals. With a commitment to equal opportunities and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for those passionate about data protection and HR compliance.

Benefits

Free Bus Pass for you +3

Free on-site parking

Company pension

Free uniform

Life insurance

Enhanced company sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in data protection and compliance roles with knowledge of GDPR.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process subject access requests and maintain accurate records.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team.

Skills

Data Protection

Compliance

Administrative Support

Reporting

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Data Protection or Compliance

Job description

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Location: Hyde Road Head Office (M12 6JS) - flexibility required to travel to other depots: Wythenshawe, Sharston, Ashton-under-Lyne

Hours: Full time permanent contract 38 hours per week

As an integral member of the Metroline Manchester HR/ People Team, the Data Protection and Compliance Coordinator will provide essential support to the Head of HR, ensuring all data requests are processed in a timely manner in line with GDPR. Keeping accurate records of all data requests and managing the end-to-end delivery of the service, whilst also providing support to the wider business on data protection, compliance and retention legislation and best practice.

As the Data Protection Specialist you will also assist with broader administrative tasks across the HR/ People Team, including employee compliance reporting, tracking and auditing processes, and promoting positive employee relations to support operational goals.

About us

Metroline Manchester is a recently formed subsidiary of ComfortDelGro, in March 2024 we were awarded contracts to operate four franchises and join the Bee Network in Greater Manchester by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Metroline was formed in 1989, fourth largest bus operator in London running about 17 percent of the city’s scheduled bus services and has been a part of the largest private land transport company Comfort Del Gro since 2000. Here at Metroline we are 6,000 colleagues strong across the UK and help carry over one million of our customers every day, whilst Comfort Del Gro operates in 12 countries with a global fleet of over 40,000 vehicles and more than 22,000 colleagues.

• Free Bus Pass for you +3 (companion + 2 children OR 3 children)
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension
• Free uniform
• Life insurance
• Enhanced company sick pay

Main Responsibilities

• Processing subject access requests in a timely manner
• Continuous Improvement and process reviews
• Data Protection & Compliance
• Management information reporting and auditing
• General administrative support
• Business Partnering with the wider team

The Equality Act

Metroline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with due regard to legal obligations for protected characteristics i.e., age, disability, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Applications

Applications should include:

• the reasons you are applying for the post;
• examples of how you meet the skills;
• any relevant qualifications or experience