Part-Time Data Compliance & Privacy Admin

Sandwell Local Area Partnership; Little Fields; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Sandwell Council is seeking a Data Compliance Support Officer to join the Registration, Data Compliance and Electoral Services Team. The role provides essential administrative and operational support to ensure information governance services are delivered effectively across the Council.

You will handle SARs, FOI requests and data breach matters, and provide administrative, financial and customer support to the service.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above, including English Language.
• At least one year's practical office experience delivering Data Compliance services or similar admin support.
• Some knowledge and experience of Data Compliance.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to interpret information and make appropriate decisions.
• Confidence using computers and digital applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective administrative support to the Data Compliance Service.
• Process and analyse SARs and FOI requests, preparing matters for Solicitors and Senior Data Compliance Officers.
• Assist with Data Breach investigations.
• Act as a liaison point for Council Directorates, providing updates on SAR and FOI performance.
• Maintain accurate legal, electronic and manual records and filing systems.
• Coordinate diaries, meetings, appointments and room bookings for the Data Compliance Team.
• Take accurate minutes at meetings and ensure their timely distribution.
• Process orders and invoices through Oracle Fusion and maintain financial records.
• Assist with incoming and outgoing communications, ensuring responses are processed accurately and within required timescales.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Data Compliance Service.
• Support apprentices and work experience placements where required.
• Contribute to the promotion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Council.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Information interpretation

Computer literacy

Education

5 GCSEs including English Language

Job description

Sandwell Council is seeking a Data Compliance Support Officer to join the Registration, Data Compliance and Electoral Services Team. The role provides essential administrative and operational support to ensure information governance services are delivered effectively across the Council.

You will handle SARs, FOI requests and data breach matters, and provide administrative, financial and customer support to the service.