Data Protection and Compliance Officer

Job title: Data Protection and Compliance Officer
Location: Ealing, London W5 - Hybrid
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary 6 months
Weekly Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Purpose

We are currently recruiting for an Data Protection and Compliance Officer to support a busy compliance team within a housing organisation.
The role has arisen due to an increased volume of Subject Access Requests and additional preparation work relating to STAIRs. You will be responsible for ensuring data protection requests are logged, managed and completed efficiently, accurately and within statutory timescales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and respond to Subject Access Requests, ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
• Liaise with colleagues across the organisation to obtain and collate relevant information and data.
• Maintain accurate records of data protection breaches, complaints and requests for personal information.
• Support the Compliance Solicitor and wider data protection team with compliance records, registers and documentation.
• Record and assist with probity matters, including declarations of interest, gifts and hospitality, fit and proper person assessments and insider dealing.
• Track requests and cases to ensure they are progressed appropriately.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Complete additional compliance and administrative tasks as required.

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience working within data protection is essential.
• Experience managing or responding to Subject Access Requests.
• Good understanding of data protection requirements and statutory deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and use initiative.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional judgement and integrity.
• Customer-focused approach when supporting internal colleagues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters appropriately.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Lewis at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to Lewis.Hodson@servicecare.org.uk