Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
United Kingdom
Summary: The Data Protection Administrator role is focused on managing day-to-day operational activities within a privacy function, specifically handling Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and data protection administration. This position requires a hands-on approach, emphasizing operational workload rather than strategic or advisory tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience in data protection and compliance support, with a strong ability to manage multiple requests efficiently. The role is fully remote with occasional on-site requirements once per quarter.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and process Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) end-to-end
- Handle data protection inbox queries, ensuring timely responses and tracking
- Collate, review and prepare data for disclosure (including redaction where required)
- Maintain accurate logs of requests in line with compliance requirements
- Support day-to-day data protection admin across the wider team
- Escalate complex or high-risk queries where needed
Key Skills:
- 1-2 years experience in a data protection/privacy/compliance support role
- Strong experience handling DSARs or similar rights requests
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience with Microsoft Purview/eDiscovery tools (nice to have)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Data Protection Administrator
Contract: 6 months
Location: Fully Remote (occasional on-site - once per quarter)
Overview
We're supporting a well-established organisation looking to bring in a hands-on Data Protection Administrator to support day-to-day operational activity within their privacy function.
This is not a strategic or advisory role - they need someone who can roll their sleeves up and manage the operational workload, particularly around DSARs and data protection admin.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and process Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) end-to-end
- Handle data protection inbox queries, ensuring timely responses and tracking
- Collate, review and prepare data for disclosure (including redaction where required)
- Maintain accurate logs of requests in line with compliance requirements
- Support day-to-day data protection admin across the wider team
- Escalate complex or high-risk queries where needed
What They're Looking For
- 1-2 years experience in a data protection/privacy/compliance support role
- Strong experience handling DSARs or similar rights requests
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience with Microsoft Purview/eDiscovery tools (nice to have)
Team Setup
- Small, collaborative team (mix of senior, mid-level and contractor support)
- Very much a coalface role - ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on
Additional Info
- Quick turnaround role - looking for someone who can hit the ground running
- Great opportunity to gain solid experience within a busy data protection function