Job Title: Apprentice Data Protection Assistant
Location: Bolton
Salary: £23,127
Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (includes one study day per week)
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Data Protection Assistant Apprentice to join our team. The successful candidate will support our Data Protection Officer (“DPO”) and wider legal team, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and maintaining the security and confidentiality of our data.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist the DPO with rights of access (subject access requests), including preparing responses. This will involve reviewing internal systems to identify personal data and compiling a complete response comprising all relevant documentation.
* Ad hoc administrative tasks.
* Monitor the email inbox for all incoming data protection queries and requests and be the first point of contact in this respect.
* Assist in the development and implementation of data protection policies and procedures.
* Assist with the monitoring and reporting of data protection compliance within the organisation.
* Assist the DPO with audits to ensure data protection measures are effective.
* Support the DPO in response to data breaches and other data protection incidents.
* Help maintain records of data processing activities.
* Provide training and support to staff on data protection matters (as required).
* Assist in the preparation of data protection impact assessments (DPIAs).
* Stay up to date with changes in data protection laws and regulations.
Skills And Experience Required:
* Knowledge of data protection laws and regulations.
* Strong organisational and analytical skills.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
* Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
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