Data Protection Advisor

Job description

Morgan Hunt are currently working with a well-established Housing Association in their search for a temporary Data Protection Advisor to support within the Governance team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced data protection professional to utilise their knowledge in a dynamic housing organisation.

You will be responsible for providing guidance on data protection, privacy and information governance matters across the organisation. You will also be processing data subject access requests, freedom of information requests, and manage data breach incidents.

The successful candidate will be someone with strong detailed knowledge and understanding of the GDPR and DPA 2018. You must have the ability to interpret data, analyse information and make sensible decisions.

You must possess high integrity to handle sensitive personal data confidentially and also be self-motivated with commitment to excellent customer service.

Job Title: Data Protection Advisor

Location: Hybrid Working (Stafford)

Daily Rate: £125 per day (PAYE)

Job Type: Temp Contract (3 months, may be extended)

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on data protection, privacy and information governance matters across the organisation
• Process data subject access requests, freedom of information requests, and manage data breach incidents
• Maintain data protection registers, records and comply with GDPR requirements
• Support implementation of the Data and Information Governance Strategy
• Assist with business continuity planning and policy development related to data protection.

Person Specification

• A Data protection qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of data protection laws like GDPR and its application
• Excellent communication skills to advise colleagues and explain complex matters
• Ability to interpret data, analyse information and make sensible decisions
• Possess high integrity to handle sensitive personal data confidentially
• Be self-motivated with commitment to excellent customer service.

Please contact to find out more information regarding this exciting opportunity for an interim Data Protection Advisor.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.