Data Protection Support Officer

Harvey Nash; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Data Protection Support Officer for a 24-month contract in Edinburgh. The role requires close collaboration with teams to ensure robust data protection policies are upheld. Candidates should have a strong understanding of data protection legislation, excellent communication skills, and resilience. A valid Basic Disclosure Scotland is required. Hybrid work schedule exists with 3-4 days on-site.

Qualifications

• A working knowledge of data protection legislation and sensitive personal data.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret and analyze diverse sources of information.

Responsibilities

• Support the ADPO with data protection tasks and documentation.
• Manage Data Subject Access Requests in line with timelines.
• Provide guidance on email security and support internal teams.

Skills

Knowledge of data protection legislation

Communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organisational and planning skills

Ability to build constructive relationships

Resilience

Job description

Data Protection Support Officer 24 Month Contract (Outside IR35) Hybrid, 3–4 days in Edinburgh Starting ASAP

Day Rate: 145.20

About the Role

You will be supported and managed on a day–to–day basis by the Assistant Data Protection Officer (ADPO). You'll be working closely with a number of teams across the business. Primary responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, protecting personal data held and processed by the client.

Main Duties

• Support the ADPO through the completion and maintenance of relevant DP trackers and workflows;
• Support the ADPO with the development and maintenance of the business's data map and relevant audit procedures; this will include support and guidance to internal teams;
• Work with the ADPO to ensure Data Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Erasure requests are managed and responded to in line with statutory timelines, with responsibility for the upkeep of workflows and the record management systems to evidence full life cycle of each SAR;
• Responsible for the day–to–day management of the Data Protection mailbox;
• Provide guidance and support in regards email security, e.g., phishing, liaising with colleagues in Cyber Security, where required;
• Contribute to the development of data protection policy, procedure and guidance; ensuring timelines, e.g., annual review dates, are actioned in good time;
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, policies and procedures, to ensure guidance and support provided to teams is current and accurate;
• Provide input and support to the ADPO in the development of training and awareness of Data Protection across the various teams within the business;
• Support the ADPO in the work of the transfer of records
• Undertake other ad hoc duties, as required;
• Be able to work at a trauma skilled level, demonstrating an understanding of the complex factors involved in engagement with witnesses and the impact of trauma.

Essential Skills & Experience

• A working knowledge of data protection legislation, associated issues and the handling of sensitive personal data;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team sharing information and communicating effectively with colleagues and others;
• Strong analytical skills, with an ability to interpret and analyse diverse sources of information at pace and use this to identify key issues and support decision making and recommendations;
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to work across teams and manage a range of competing priorities. This will require a flexible and proactive approach;
• Ability to build constructive relationships with colleagues and external organisations at all levels; and,
• A high degree of resilience and ability to deal with what can be a distressing subject area.

This role has been deemed Outside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.