Data Protection Support Officer

Parity Network; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation is seeking a Data Protection Support Officer on a 23-month contract in Edinburgh. You will work to ensure compliance with data protection legislation and best practices. Applicants should have strong analytical skills and knowledge of handling sensitive data. This role offers competitive daily pay and the opportunity to work partially remotely.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of handling sensitive personal data.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Experience with data protection policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update data protection trackers and records.
• Support the management of Data Subject Access Requests.
• Contribute to the development of data protection policies.

Skills

Knowledge of data protection legislation

Strong analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Resilience and emotional awareness

Job description

Overview

Data Protection Support Officer £145.20 per day - 23 Months - Edinburgh (Outside IR35).

Parity is delighted to partner with our client, a public sector organisation, who are looking to recruit on a 23-month contract basis.

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

We are seeking a Data Protection Support Officer to assist the Assistant Data Protection Officer 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 client\'s work in a sensitive and high-profile environment.

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.

If this sounds like the role for you then do not hesitate to contact me, Lynne Strang, for more information or simply click on the apply button

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