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National Autistic Society; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual Leave 33 days including public

Training

Discounts

Cash plan for permanent staff

Life Assurance – 2x base salary

Flexible Benefits

Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance

Mindfulness – Headspace access

Discounts – various brands

Job summary

The National Autistic Society is seeking a Data Protection Administrator to support UK GDPR compliance and information governance while working remotely in a full-time role. You will manage Subject Access Requests (SARs) and FOI requests, maintain data protection records, and assist with audits, DPIAs and related governance activities alongside the Assurance and Compliance Team.

Join a values‑driven charity that supports autistic people and families with a strong commitment to safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
• Experience in administrative roles, preferably in regulated environments.
• High accuracy and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate SARs and FOI requests within deadlines.
• Review and redact confidential information per data protection rules.
• Support audits, DPIAs and maintain data protection records (RoPA).

Skills

UK GDPR understanding

Administrative experience

Attention to detail

Job description

Data Protection Administrator

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks if relevant to their role.

Join Us as a Data Protection Administrator.

National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people and within our Corporate Services support the teams who champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families. We have a rewarding opportunity for a Data Protection Administrator within the Assurance and Compliance Team. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/

About the Team

In this role, you will support the organisation in complying with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. You will be responsible for managing Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, maintaining data protection records, and supporting information governance processes. This is a varied and detail-focused role where you will handle sensitive information, contribute to compliance activities, and provide administrative support to the Assurance and Compliance function.

About the Role

In this role, you will support the organisation in complying with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. You will be responsible for managing Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, maintaining data protection records, and supporting information governance processes. This is a varied and detail-focused role where you will handle sensitive information, contribute to compliance activities, and provide administrative support to the Assurance and Compliance function.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and coordinate Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests within statutory deadlines
• Review and redact confidential or sensitive information in line with data protection requirements
• Support data protection compliance activities, including audits, DPIAs, and maintaining records such as the RoPA

What We’re Looking For

• Strong understanding of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and information governance principles
• Experience in an administrative role, ideally within a regulated, health, or social care environment
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong organisational skills

This role is for a full-time position at 35 hours per week.

This role is home based.

What we can offer you

• Pension
• – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Annual
• Leave
• – 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
• Training
• – Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts
• – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Cash plan for permanent staff.
• Life
• Assurance
• – 2x your base salary.
• Flexible
• Benefits
• – Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
• Support
• – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness
• – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue
• Light
• Card
• – Eligibility for discounts.

About our application process

You will be required to upload your CV. If you are providing a supporting statement, please consider the following: Look at the job description and person specification. Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.

We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.

To protect our autistic adults & children at the National Autistic Society, some roles require employees to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential if its applicable to your role.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.

We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Important Information

Agencies need not apply.

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.

The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.

Company

• Company: National Autistic Society
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Remote
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 5 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

Summary

Package Description:

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks if relevant to their role.

Join Us as a Data Protection Administrator.

National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people and within our Corporate Services support the teams who champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families. We have a rewarding opportunity for a Data Protection Administrator within the Assurance and Compliance Team. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/

About the Team

In this role, you will support the organisation in complying with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. You will be responsible for managing Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, maintaining data protection records, and supporting information governance processes. This is a varied and detail-focused role where you will handle sensitive information, contribute to compliance activities, and provide administrative support to the Assurance and Compliance function.

About the Role

In this role, you will support the organisation in complying with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. You will be responsible for managing Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, maintaining data protection records, and supporting information governance processes. This is a varied and detail-focused role where you will handle sensitive information, contribute to compliance activities, and provide administrative support to the Assurance and Compliance function.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and coordinate Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests within statutory deadlines
• Review and redact confidential or sensitive information in line with data protection requirements
• Support data protection compliance activities, including audits, DPIAs, and maintaining records such as the RoPA

What We’re Looking For

• Strong understanding of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and information governance principles
• Experience in an administrative role, ideally within a regulated, health, or social care environment
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong organisational skills

What we can offer you

• Pension
• – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Annual
• Leave
• – 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
• Training
• – Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts
• – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Cash plan for permanent staff.
• Life
• Assurance
• – 2x your base salary.
• Flexible
• Benefits
• – Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
• Support
• – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness
• – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue
• Light
• Card
• – Eligibility for discounts.

About our application process

You will be required to upload your CV. If you are providing a supporting statement, please consider the following: Look at the job description and person specification. Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.

We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.

To protect our autistic adults & children at the National Autistic Society, some roles require employees to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential if its applicable to your role.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.

We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Important Information

Agencies need not apply.

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.

The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.