Data Protection Support Officer

Parity Professionals; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation is seeking a Data Protection Support Officer for a 23-month contract in Edinburgh, with a pay of £151.01 per day. The role involves assisting the Assistant Data Protection Officer in ensuring compliance with data protection legislation, managing requests, and updating records. Essential skills include knowledge of data protection laws, strong analytical and organizational abilities, and emotional awareness when handling sensitive information. This position offers a hybrid working model with potential remote days.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of data protection legislation and handling sensitive personal data.
• Proven strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills are required.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update data protection trackers and workflows.
• Support Data Subject Access Requests and Erasure Requests.
• Manage the Data Protection mailbox with accurate responses.
• Contribute to data protection policies and guidance.

Skills

Knowledge of data protection legislation

Strong analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Emotional awareness

Job description

Data Protection Support Officer £151.01 per day – 23 Months – Edinburgh (Outside IR35)

Parity is delighted to partner with our client, a public sector organisation, who are looking to recruit 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 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.

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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