Data Protection Support Officer

Parity Network; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Parity Network is seeking a Data Protection Support Officer in Edinburgh on a 23-month contract. You will support the ADPO, ensuring compliance with data protection laws while working in a central Edinburgh office with the option to work remotely two days per week.

You will maintain data protection trackers, manage requests, and contribute to policy development in a sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of data protection legislation and handling of sensitive personal data.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively.
• Resilience and emotional awareness when dealing with distressing subject matter.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update data protection trackers, workflows, and records.
• Support the management of Data Subject Access Requests and Erasure Requests within statutory timescales.
• Manage the Data Protection mailbox and provide accurate, timely responses.
• Contribute to the development and review of data protection policies, guidance, and training.
• Provide advice on data handling and information security to teams.
• Support the transfer of records to the National Records of Scotland.
• Work at a trauma-skilled level, demonstrating sensitivity and understanding when dealing with complex information.

Skills

Data protection law

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Resilience

Job description

Data Protection Support Officer

£156.29 per day (Outside IR35) 23 Months contract - Edinburgh

Parity is delighted to partner with our client, who are looking to recruit a Data Protection Support Officer on a 23-month contract basis.

You will be based in their central Edinburgh offices, with the potential to work remotely 2 days per week.

We are seeking a Data Protection Support Officer to support the Assistant Data Protection Officer (ADPO) in ensuring compliance with data protection legislation and best practice across the Organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly conscientious individual to contribute to our clients work in a sensitive and high-profile environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and update data protection trackers, workflows, and records.
• Support the management of Data Subject Access Requests and Erasure Requests within statutory timescales.
• Manage the Data Protection mailbox and provide accurate, timely responses.
• Contribute to the development and review of data protection policies, guidance, and training.
• Provide advice on data handling and information security to teams.
• Support the transfer of records to the National Records of Scotland.
• Work at a trauma-skilled level, demonstrating sensitivity and understanding when dealing with complex information.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of data protection legislation and handling of sensitive personal data.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively.
• Resilience and emotional awareness when dealing with distressing subject matter.