Junior Data Protection Officer
Junior Data Protection Officer
Colchester/Hybrid
£35,000 per annum
37.5 hours per week
There when it matters
We have an exciting opportunity at Sue Ryder to join the dedicated legal team as our Junior Data Protection Officer.
This role will assist in maintaining Data Protection compliance across the charity, manging Data Subject Access Requests, assisting the legal team in updating privacy policies and Data Protection Impact Assessments.
The role will be based in our Colchester office, working 2 days in Colchester and 3 days from home with flexibility for ad hoc meetings as required.
About the role:
• Managing Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs): Coordinate with various departments to fulfil requests from individuals for access to their personal data, ensuring timely and complete responses
• Supporting Policy Development & Updates: Assist in creating, reviewing, and updating privacy policies, notices, and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Assisting with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs): Provide support in conducting DPIAs for new projects or significant changes to existing data processing activities to identify and mitigate risks
• Promoting Awareness & Training: Help raise staff awareness of data protection issues and best practices and support the delivery of data protection training
• Aiding in the contractual review of data protection clauses in contracts with service providers and partners
• Liaising with Regulators: Assisting in managing communications with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and act as a secondary point of contact.
• Supporting Incident Response: Help with managing data breach incidents, including assisting with reporting and mitigation efforts
• Assisting in implementing measures and a privacy governance framework to manage data use in compliance with the GDPR and other relevant legislation, including developing templates for data collection, and assisting with data mapping and records of data processing and vendor management reviews
• Working with key internal stakeholders in the review of operations and projects and related data processing to ensure compliance with data privacy laws, and where necessary, advising on and monitoring data protection privacy impact assessments
• Liaising with external/ stakeholders and legal specialists when necessary
• Participating in committees/project groups where required
About you:
• The ability to analyse data and identify potential risks or areas for improvement in data handling processes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for drafting documents and providing information to colleagues
• Familiarity with information technologies and data security practices
• An ability to manage small projects, organise information, and track progress
• Demonstrating high levels of integrity and ethical conduct when handling sensitive information
• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment
Minimum Essential criteria:
• A foundational understanding of GDPR, UK GDPR, and other global data protection regulations is essential
• Experience in a similar role
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.
We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date should we feel we have a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Benefits
• Company pension scheme
• 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non Binary Individuals
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
For more of our employee benefits please visit our website.
https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process by emailing recruitment@sueryder.org
https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.