MRJ Recruitment
Data Protection Administrator
Fully Remote | 6-Month Contract | £200 per day
We’re delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a long-standing key client we partner with extensively and continue to support across multiple programmes. They’re currently going through significant transformation and growth, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced Data Protection Administrator to join them on a contract basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to support a major, fast-paced organisation while working fully remotely, playing a vital role in maintaining robust data protection operations and compliance with UK GDPR.
The Role
You’ll focus on supporting day-to-day privacy operations, with a particular emphasis on managing Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and helping maintain strong governance controls across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end DSAR / Individual Rights Request process, ensuring requests are completed accurately and within statutory deadlines
- Support disclosure responses, including review and redaction of data
- Manage and monitor the data protection inbox, logging and progressing requests efficiently
- Maintain accurate records and tracking in line with regulatory requirements
- Support process improvements and identify opportunities for greater efficiency and automation
- Escalate complex privacy matters when required
- Contribute to wider data protection awareness and support across the business
What we’re looking for:
- Experience working within data protection / privacy and a strong understanding of UK GDPR
- Previous experience supporting DSARs, disclosure or compliance-led processes
- Ability to work confidently with large and varied data sets
- Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience with Microsoft Purview or similar tools is highly desirable
Desirable:
CIPP/E, CIPM, BCS or other privacy qualifications are advantageous but not essential.
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