Data Protection Administrator

Overview

This role supports day-to-day data protection activities to help the organization maintain strong data protection controls and comply with UK GDPR and other applicable privacy legislation.

The position involves managing and supporting the end-to-end Individual Rights Request process, ensuring requests are handled accurately and within statutory timescales, and coordinating queries through the Data Protection inbox.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the end-to-end Individual Rights Request process
• Ensure requests are handled accurately and within statutory timescales
• Obtain, review, and prepare personal data for disclosure to data subjects
• Monitor the Data Protection inbox and ensure queries and requests are logged, tracked, and progressed
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date central log of Individual Rights Requests in line with ICO requirements
• Document, review, and maintain data protection operational procedures
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and introduce automation
• Escalate complex or high-risk privacy queries to the Data Protection team
• Support ongoing data protection awareness and knowledge across the business

Requirements

• Experience working with UK GDPR and other relevant data protection legislation
• Experience handling or supporting Individual Rights Requests or similar compliance-driven processes
• Ability to interpret and work confidently with diverse and large data sets
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines
• Confidence communicating and engaging with stakeholders at all levels

Preferred Qualifications

• A recognised data protection or privacy qualification, such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or BCS (advantageous but not essential)

Location

United Kingdom