Assistant Data Protection Officer. Remote
Job description
Are you passionate about safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring data privacy?
If you are passionate about data privacy and seeking your next career move, then we may have the role for you as an Assistant Data Protection Officer. In this role you would become an integral part of our team, playing a pivotal role in maintaining data security, and compliance, while upholding our company values.
Offered on a hybrid basis this role is a full time permanent 36.25hrs per week opportunity. Whilst primarily based from home there may be occasional travel to one of our offices (Boston, Peterborough, Rushden, Walsall) for training or meeting purposes, or to support your colleagues and customers.
Providing you with variety each day, this role will enable you to develop existing, and new skills as you:
- Collaborate closely with the Governance and Compliance Manager to provide expert guidance on GDPR and statutory data management requirements.
- Manage subject access requests, data breaches, and near misses.
- Offer independent counsel on data protection to the Group, fostering a culture of GDPR adherence and best practices.
- Develop robust strategies for data assurance activities within the organisation.
- Advise on all matters related to personal data, driving the development of sound practices.
- Revise and implement policies and procedures to showcase compliance and maintain thorough records.
To be successful in this role you will ideally have:
- A deep understanding of data protection and information governance.
- An awareness of the significance of effective data management for governance and compliance.
- Exceptional organisational skills and efficiency in task management.
- Proficiency in critical evaluation of solutions and risk assessment.
- A drive for excellence and self-motivation.
- Confidence and approachability, fostering open communication.
Join us in shaping a secure data landscape within our housing association. Apply now to contribute your expertise to our mission while enjoying a dynamic, collaborative work environment. Together, we'll safeguard information and uphold our commitment to privacy.
What you receive from us
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Life Cover (as part of pension scheme membership)
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Free Eye Tests
- Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities.
- Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave
- Employee Assistance programme
- Wellbeing Support
- Free flu vaccinations
- Carers Networking Group a platform to support Unpaid Carers
How to apply
Please click apply now to submit your CV today. In the event of high applicant volumes we reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early.
We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
Vetting Requirements
The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day.
Naturally working with our customers, we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). We also need you to tell us what you have been up to over the past 5 years as a minimum in terms of employment history. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities.
We aspire to have a greater diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Longhurst Group.
