DPAS is a market leader providing flexible and pragmatic data protection and data strategy services to public and private sector organisations. Our company is headed by a team of highly qualified Data Protection Officers with decades of experience between them. Due to on-going expansion, we are looking for an Subject Access Request Redaction Officer to join our establish SAR team.
We are looking to recruit a flexible, self-motivated, mature in outlook, team member who will work as part of the Subject Access Requests Team assisting in the reviewing and redaction of clients’ Subject Access Requests. You do not need experience to apply, you just need to be organised and have great attention to detail, if you love reading it would be a bonus. You will have the ability to analyse written data and extract information effectively.
Although this is an Exeter based position, we operate a hybrid working system which will require attendance at our office three days a week. We will consider remote working but you will be required to attend in-person training at our offices for a minimum of one month (please note that due to the location of our offices a driving licence is required).
Throughout your time working with DPAS you will be given multiple training opportunities, such as doing BCS training courses and other accredited data protection courses.
We would like someone who is willing to be part of a success story and who is keen to progress the company. We are a hardworking and supportive company that wants staff to achieve and grow.
The Role:
The purpose of this role is to provide proactive and professional administrative redaction services as part of our Subject Access Request Team. Whilst some experience would be great, full training can be given, so a keen eye for detail and a desire to learn are most important.
Main tasks:
You will be involved in processing data subject rights requests.
This will include, but is not limited to:
- Managing a varied and complex workload.
- Prioritising tasks in order to meet our clients’ requirements.
- Reviewing and analysing complex documents that include personal information, on behalf of our clients.
- Redacting appropriate information and applying necessary exemptions to complex requests, in line with the relevant legislation.
- Assisting and supporting the release of data, on behalf of clients.
You will also be responsible for:
- Building on, and continuing to develop a solid knowledge base of legislation, regulations and technical documents.
- Maintaining internal records and logs for data subject rights requests.
- Assisting in ad hoc duties as and when required.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The job holder may be required to complete any other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives.
We will provide training and personal development opportunities including clear progression pathways, and opportunity to work in, and with, other departments/teams.
What we require from you:
- Must be a self-starter and able to work autonomously
- Organisation skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a high volume of tasks to demanding timelines.
- Excellent attention to detail & accuracy
- Knowledge of, or an interest in, data protection laws and regulations.
It would be a bonus if you also had:
- Experience working in a compliance department.
- Experience working with data protection and the GDPR.
- Experience working in a process-driven environment.
- Experience with subject access requests.
Person Specification
- A professional and can-do attitude
- Process-driven
- Approachable manner
- Love to read (beneficial)
- Willingness to learn and develop
- Ethically driven
- Students welcome to apply
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements.
- A commitment to your personal development.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + extra days at Christmas (increasing with service).
- Regular, funded, staff socials.
- Summer away-days.
- Access to fantastic opportunities to progress.
At DPAS we’re committed to protecting, respecting your privacy, and being transparent in everything we do. If you would like to know what we do with your data when you apply for a job with us, please have a look at our privacy notice www.dataprivacyadvisory.com/privacypolicy
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
