Data Protection Support Officer

Gordon Yates Recruitment Consultancy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Gordon Yates Recruitment Consultancy seeks a Data Protection Support Officer to assist with Subject Access Requests for a not-for-profit media group in Central London. The role is hybrid for 3–4 weeks, with a pay rate of £16.71–£17.48 per hour dependent on experience.

You will support the Records and Information Governance team, ensuring statutory timescales are met and complex issues escalated as needed. Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and data handling is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience handling Subject Access Requests (SARs).
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Experience reviewing/redacting records containing personal data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, eDiscovery or similar tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage short-term workloads.

Responsibilities

• Support management of allocated Subject Access Requests from receipt to response within statutory timescales.
• Liaise with colleagues to gather information for disclosure.
• Log requests, update SAR trackers, monitor deadlines and maintain case notes.
• Apply exemptions and carry out redactions in line with Data Protection legislation.
• Prepare disclosure material and review documentation for approval.
• Maintain accurate records of requests, decisions, and correspondence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Judgement

Independent working

Prioritising workload

Meeting deadlines

Microsoft 365

eDiscovery tools

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft eDiscovery

Job description

Data Protection Support Officer

We are seeking a Data Protection Support Officer to support our client -3-4 weeks Hybrid- £16.71-£17.48 per hour; depending experience - based in the West End.

Who will you be working for?

Our client is a reputable not for profit media group located in Central London.

Hybrid working

What will you be doing?

The postholder will support the management of allocated Subject Access Requests from receipt to response, helping to ensure compliance with statutory timescales and escalating complex data protection issues as required.

Key responsibilities include liaising with colleagues to gather information, reviewing results in Microsoft eDiscovery, applying exemptions and redactions, and maintaining accurate case records.

Provide short-term operational support to the Records and Information Governance team in handling allocated Subject Access Requests in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act 2018.

• Support the management of allocated Subject Access Requests from receipt to response within statutory timescales, escalating complex issues as required.
• Liaise with colleagues across the organisation to identify, retrieve, and collate information for disclosure.
• Log requests, update SAR trackers, monitor deadlines and maintain clear case notes.
• Apply relevant exemptions and carry out redactions in line with Data Protection legislation and internal guidance.
• Prepare disclosure material, supporting schedules and response documentation for review and approval.
• Maintain accurate records of requests, decisions, and correspondence to support transparency and audit requirements.

About You

• Experience supporting or managing Subject Access Requests.
• Working knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the practical handling of personal data.
• Experience reviewing, organising and redacting records containing personal data.
• Confidence using Microsoft 365, Microsoft eDiscovery or similar search and review tools.
• Strong attention to detail, discretion, judgement and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a short-term role.