Data Protection Administrator

Data Protection Administrator

Posted 2 weeks ago by Boost Talent

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

Detailed Description From Employer:

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