Tittle - Data Protection Officer
Location: Croydon, UK
Duration: 2 Months
Pay Range: £193–£196/day via PAYE (Inside IR35)
Job Overview
We are seeking a Temporary Data Protection Compliance Support Officer to provide operational support to the Central Data Protection Team during a period of increased demand. The successful candidate will help manage day-to-day compliance activities, maintain accurate records, support priority data protection initiatives, and ensure key deadlines are met while working closely with the Head of Data Protection.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and track Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) from initiation through completion, including monitoring actions, risks, approvals, and deadlines.
- Administer and maintain Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs) and supplier due diligence activities.
- Support the management of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, Subject Access Requests (SARs), and data incident administration.
- Monitor the Data Protection inbox, allocate and progress cases, and maintain accurate trackers and case records.
- Record and monitor deadlines, outstanding actions, escalation points, and compliance risks.
- Assist with maintaining Privacy Notices, Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), policies, and governance documentation.
- Coordinate data protection training activities and provide administrative support to Data Champions across the organisation.
- Ensure sensitive information is handled securely and in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
- Escalate complex, high-risk, or urgent matters to the Head of Data Protection where appropriate.
- Support ongoing compliance reporting and workload management through accurate record keeping and documentation.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven hands-on experience managing and completing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
- Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
- Experience handling Subject Access Requests (SARs), Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, data incidents, and Data Sharing Agreements.
- Familiarity with Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), privacy notices, and supplier due diligence processes.
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and record management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently on routine compliance activities, and identify when issues require escalation.
- Experience working within a public sector, education, local authority, or regulated environment is highly desirable.
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Recruiter Details
Name: Deepanshu Pandey
Email: deepanshu.pandey@ustechsolutionsinc.com
Internal Id: 26-00159