DSAR ADMINISTRATOR

The post holder will be responsible for processing data subject requests including Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) made to various of the UK group of companies whilst maintaining a high degree of confidentiality, trust and credibility.

They should be an experienced and enthusiastic individual who has the right values and behaviours to ensure we provide the best possible service for the business and who can work with other teams, including engineering and legal to respond to data subject requests including DSARs in accordance with ICO guidelines. 

They will support the Legal Team and liaise with the DPO to work on systems and processes to ensure effective information governance within the UK group of companies. They will be instrumental in maintaining high standards of data quality practice wide, identifying and resolving any issues.

The post holder will have stakeholder engagement. This role involves a high amount of autonomy.

You will have excellent computer skills and understanding of GDPR requests including DSARs.

Location: Euston, London

Job Type: Temporary 

Duration of booking: Expected to last 1-3 months with possible extension

Proposed start date: ASAP

Pay Rates: Up to £21 per hour Umbrella or £18 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay

Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm 

Sector: Healthcare 

Based: Office 

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

• Data Subject Requests
• Responding to data subject rights requests and queries and supporting the full life cycle of the requests. Ensure all requests are completed within agreed timeframes.
• Ensure appropriate redactions / exemptions are applied as outlined in the Data Protection Act
• Provide timely updates to the team relating to escalated incidents and data subject rights issues.
• Manage and maintain the organisations Data subject requests log recorded through systems like One Trust
• Produce reports and information summaries on completed DSARs
• Other Data Protection work
• Support the DPO in conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments and working closely with internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure risk assessments are thorough and accurately capture associated privacy risks.
• Becoming familiar with data protection and information security policies, advising when these fall due for review and updating the website and other systems.
• Populating and maintaining privacy risk registers and reporting on incident trends.
• Generally assisting with administrative and other tasks on behalf of the team and other tasks as may be defined by the DPO to meet the operational needs of the UK group of companies.
• Support DPO when they liaise with 3rd parties like the ICO (where required)
• Keep up to date with changes in data protection law and regulations
• Other work
• Support and enable equality, diversity and rights.
• Undertake any other duties which may reasonably be required, commensurate with the role, bearing in mind the developing needs and demands of the organisation

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• 1-2 years of experience in Privacy, Data Protection, or Information Security-related background
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and Data Protection Act
• Experience working with One Trust particularly the Privacy Rights Automation module is preferred
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage, prioritise, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, in particular, being able to effectively communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assignments, sometimes acting as the single point of contact for projects