Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.
At a glance:
Location: Cirencester Office
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent
Seniority: Associate
This role plays a critical part in safeguarding the organisation’s compliance with statutory data protection obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation. Working closely with the DSAR Manager, the role is central to coordinating and delivering accurate, timely, and legally robust responses to data subject access requests (DSARs).
Given the regulatory sensitivity and potential reputational impact of this work, the role requires good judgement, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to handle highly confidential and often complex personal data. It offers the opportunity to take on significant responsibilities from day one and to develop advanced expertise in the UK data protection and privacy landscape.
As a DSAR Officer, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the end-to-end handling of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), ensuring all requests are processed accurately, securely and within statutory deadlines.
Working collaboratively across the business, you will identify and gather relevant personal data, exercising sound judgement to determine scope and completeness, before reviewing information and applying statutory exemptions where appropriate to support regulatory compliance and reduce risk. You will ensure sensitive and third-party information is appropriately redacted, prepare and issue responses through approved channels, and handle follow-up queries in a professional and timely manner.
Acting as a trusted compliance partner, you will proactively identify and escalate risks, challenges and potential issues, helping to safeguard the business from regulatory and reputational exposure. You will contribute to improving DSAR processes, controls, and governance frameworks. You will support fair, efficient, and customer-focused outcomes.
You will be a detail-orientated and highly organised individual that thrives in dealing with people and wanting to provide support to them, whilst also maintaining that business hat on to ensure the work is completed accurately. You'll enjoy working with a range of stakeholders and get to expand your knowledge within data privacy.
- Strong verbal and written communication
- High attention to detail
- Organised and proactive to manage multiple deadlines
- High level of resilience
- Interest/ Experience in Data Protection
What's in it for you?
We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:
- Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
- Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
- 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)
Reasonable Adjustments
We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at [email protected]
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.
What's next?
If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking ‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch.
As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.
