Cambridge Regional College have an exciting opportunity for a Data Protection and Administrative Assistant to join our team at our Cambridge Campus.
You will join us on a full time (37 hours), full year basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of between ££28,032 - £29,917 per annum, plus staff benefits.
Cambridge Regional College is a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in several fields. Our campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you’ll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction. CRC is a college to be proud of and to be in.
In addition, we value our staff as we understand they make the difference in transforming lives, our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.
Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include:
- Generous Holiday-Teaching staff 42 days, management 35 days and support staff 27 days. In addition to 8 days bank holidays plus Christmas closure
- Generous pension scheme - Generous Contributory Pension Schemes: TPS 28.68% and LGPS 17.1%
- Free gym membership option and discounted classes (Cambridge campus)
- Discounted rates on college courses
- BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services
- Free annual flu vaccination and Corporate Eye Care Scheme
- Free on-site car parking with EV charging spaces available
- Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards@CRC
- On site subsidised restaurants, retail and coffee outlets including Costa and Starbucks
- Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme
- Staff Development opportunities.
- Discounted or fully funded rates on college course.
- The Park Restaurant 10% Discount
About the role:
You will be the welcoming, knowledgeable first point of contact for all data protection and FOI enquiries. Your responsibilities will include:
- Responding to data protection and FOI queries in line with legislation and College policy
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Confirming identity and obtaining consent where required
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Tracking and monitoring data subject access requests, FOI requests, enquiries and breaches
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Redacting third‑party data accurately and in line with legal requirements
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Working closely with the Assistant DPO, IT Services and managers to ensure efficient processes
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Leading annual updates to the data asset register
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Supporting updates to policies, procedures and privacy notices
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Producing regular reports on breaches, access requests and training data
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Maintaining and developing your own knowledge of data protection legislation
What we are looking for in our role:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above)
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Experience in an administrative or customer‑facing role
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Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
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Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
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Good IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
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A working knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act and FOI
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Safeguarding statement
Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
