Data Protection Support Officer: Edinburgh (Remote 2 days)

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

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.