Data Protection Executive
Department: Governance, Funding and Corporate
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Birmingham
Description
Do you want to build your expertise in Data Protection (DP) and Information Governance (IG)Â while supporting a busy, specialist team?
You will deliver core data protection and information governance work, supporting the Data Protection Department Leader and wider practice. You’ll play a key role in routine client matters, governance tasks and advisory work across the public sector, housing and corporate transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver routine Information Governance and Data Protection (IGDP) work, including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and governance reviews.
- Provide advice on confidentiality breaches, data breaches and Data Protection (DP) training.
- Support clients with Freedom of Information (FoI) requests and housing enquiries, including Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Support, Triage and Investigation Requests (STAIRs).
- Assist with Data Protection (DP) due diligence, warranties and data sharing documentation.
- Review responses to legal due diligence enquiries and highlight Data Protection (DP) risks.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Knowledge of data protection and information governance.
- Strong communication and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.
- Interest in supporting the public sector and housing clients.
Job Benefits
- Birmingham, located roles, we have a newly refurbished office in the City centre with an on-site café and free use of Gym facilities
- For Manchester vacancies, we have a City Central site, with newly refurbished facilities
- Hybrid working
- 25 days holiday, 2 gift days at Christmas.
- The opportunity to give back and have 3 days available for social purpose volunteering.
- All IT equipment and support for effective home working
- An excellent development training programme and opportunities to grow sector expertiseÂ