Data Protection Admin Assistant

Job Title: Data Protection Admin Assistant
Location: Home-based
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week (8.30am–5.00pm)
Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

To provide administrative and operational support to the Data Protection Officer, ensuring the organisation remains compliant with data protection legislation and internal policies.

This role requires prior experience in a data protection or compliance environment, with a solid understanding of GDPR and related regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Data Protection Officer, including documentation, reporting, and record keeping
• Support compliance with GDPR, the UK Data Protection Act, and related legislation
• Manage and track Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), ensuring timely responses
• Maintain data breach logs and support investigations and regulatory reporting
• Assist with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and risk assessments
• Coordinate data protection training and maintain accurate training records
• Act as a first point of contact for internal data protection and privacy queries
• Support audits, policy updates, and wider compliance reporting

Required Skills

• Good understanding of GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 (PECR desirable)
• Knowledge of key GDPR principles (Article 5) and lawful bases for processing (Article 6)
• Understanding of core data protection concepts including Data Controller, Data Processor, Special Category data, and Criminal Offence data
• Awareness of DSARs, data breaches, Privacy Notices, and individual rights requests
• Understanding of DPIAs and Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)
• Awareness of the ICO and its regulatory role
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communication skills and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive data appropriately

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Health membership with cashback on health services and retail/fitness discounts
• Life cover
• 4% employer and 4% employee pension contribution
• Laptop, phone, and equipment provided as required
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee referral scheme

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory DBS check relevant to the requirements of the role.

Please only apply for this role if you have the relevant experience required.

To find out more about the role, please contact Kerrie Collett on (phone number removed), or submit your application today.