Data Protection Analyst

• Permanent
• £30k per year

Job Title: Data Protection Analyst

Salary: Up to £30,000

Location: Remote

Employment type: Permanent

A leading environmental organisation are seeking a Data Protection Analyst to join the team on a permanent basis. The role will be working within their compliance team to ensure the integrity of stakeholder data is protected.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key point of contact for data protection matters across the organisation, offering clear, approachable guidance to teams and individuals.
• Promote best practice in data protection and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, particularly the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal data held by the organisation.
• Monitor and respond to changes in data protection legislation and regulatory guidance, updating internal policies and processes accordingly.
• Support the review, development, and implementation of data protection policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Assist in the management and resolution of data protection queries, incidents, and potential breaches, ensuring thorough investigation and appropriate mitigation.
• Maintain accurate records of processing activities and support ongoing compliance monitoring across departments.
• Provide support and guidance for data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), ensuring risks are identified and appropriately managed.
• Help ensure data subject rights requests are handled in a timely and compliant manner, including access, erasure, and rectification requests.
• Work closely with teams using or developing databases to ensure systems meet security and compliance standards.
• Contribute to raising awareness of data protection obligations across the organisation through training, advice, and day-to-day support.
• Support ongoing internal audits or reviews related to data protection and information governance.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Solid understanding of data protection principles and relevant UK legislation, including GDPR.