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DPAS is a market leader providing flexible and pragmatic data protection consultancy and training services to public, private, and third sector organisations. Due to ongoing expansion, we are looking for an individual to join our team busy Consultancy Team.
We are looking to recruit a flexible, self-motivated, team member who has previously worked in a similar role as a Information Governance Officer, Data Protection Manager, Data Protection Officer or Data Protection Consultant (or similar).
If you have experience in working in a busy data protection/information governance team, then this would be a great opportunity to further your career. A qualification such as the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection or equivalent would be advantageous, however, we welcome applicants without formal qualifications, but proven experience, and knowledge of the existing landscape is necessary.
Although this is an Exeter based position, we offer a hybrid environment as long as you can join us in the office for 3 days per week - Tues/Weds/Thurs (please note our office cannot be accessed via public transport, a driving licence is therefore necessary). This position forms part of our consultancy team who typically work 0830-1700 Mon-Fri.
Throughout your time working with DPAS you will be given multiple training opportunities, including formally recognised qualifications, alongside progression opportunities. We will also support you in any additional training that you may wish to embark on, as long as it aligns with your role.
We would like someone who is willing to be part of our success story and who is keen to progress the company. We are a hardworking and supportive company that wants staff to achieve and grow. We value interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence over academic grades, so experience of team sports or activities involving others would strengthen your application.
The Role:
The role is primarily within our consultancy team; however, we are a small team so the role would be varied and support the organisation wherever necessary. The consultancy team are responsible for delivering compliance projects, outsourced data protection officer services, and more, to a variety of clients – including small, local SME’s, local authorities, NHS Trusts, charities, and large multinational FTSE organisations. The position will be integral to the delivery of a variety of consultancy services and has potential to develop into a broader role in time. Someone who is willing to deliver training courses would be an advantage.
Salary from £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
Main tasks:
You will be involved in supporting our clients, and the wider DPAS team in the delivery of a variety of services. You will get involved in our many data protection projects, from supporting the drafting of policies, to audits and gap analysis, project management, Subject Access Request redaction, and general clerical duties. We are seeking an individual who can hit the ground running.
You will be responsible for:
- Supporting the team with client management.
- Delivery of data protection projects.
- Advising and informing clients on their obligations under the UK GDPR, and associated data protection laws.
- Monitoring and ensuring clients compliance with UK GDPR and associated data protection laws.
- Assisting with, advising on, and responding to, individual rights requests.
- Participating in incident management and investigations.
- Drafting and advising on policies and procedures.
- Assessing compliance within our clients’ organisations and offering remedial support.
- Identifying and analysing data protection risks.
- Creation, and maintenance, of accountability documentation such as Data Protection Impact Assessments, Records of Processing Activities, breach logs, and individual rights logs.
- Drafting, amending, and reviewing data protection, and related, policies and procedures.
- Delivery of training to external clients.
You will have:
- Experience working in a data protection/information governance team or similar.
- Knowledge of and interest in, data protection law and regulation.
- Must be a self-starter and able to manage your own workloads.
- Organisation and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to manage a high volume of tasks to demanding timelines.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Valid UK driving licence (due to our location public transport is difficult)
- Competence in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
It would be a bonus if you also had:
- A relevant degree or formal qualification.
- Experience of working in a similar environment.
- Understanding of information security standards.
- Understanding of cyber security practices.
- An interest in artificial intelligence.
- Experience delivering training.
Person Specification
- A professional and can-do attitude.
- Process-driven.
- Approachable manner.
- Willingness to learn and develop.
- Ability to plan and manage own workload.
- Excellent organisation skills.
- Ability to work as part of a wider team and be flexible and adaptable as required.
- Able to communicate confidently and effectively to a range of stakeholders.
Benefits
- Annual bonus and pay review.
- A commitment to your personal development.
- 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays + extra days at Christmas.
- Regular, funded, staff socials.
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
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sabbatical
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Do you live within a commutable distance of EX2 9UA?
Experience:
- data protection: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- driving licence? (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Exeter EX2 9UA
