DSAR Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Project People Full time

DSAR Coordinator – Data Protection

6 month contract

Glasgow or Reading

As part of the Data Protection team, the DSAR Coordinator will provide support to facilitate our compliance framework, including policies, processes, procedures and controls, in place to operate in line with its legal and regulatory obligations in relation to data protection.

Responsibilities of the DSAR Coordinator include:

  • Assist the DPO and Deputy DPO in the development of appropriate policies and help influence key stakeholders to buy in to the policies, identifying and addressing gaps in compliance.
  • Conduct GDPR compliance reviews with the DPO / Deputy DPO.
  • Oversee and manage the public facing customer communication inbox, tracking activity, escalating issues and overseeing the successful completion of associated tasks.
  • Oversee the subject access request process and individual rights, supporting government liaison team in the effective and ongoing delivery of individuals rights.
  • Support the DPO with the management of data breach prevention in the event of non-compliance. Ensure breaches are adequately controlled, escalated and addressed.
  • Manage and oversee recording and mitigating any identified risk/non-compliance.
  • Collaborate with the wider Risk and Compliance Team supporting ongoing team activity and developing team knowledge on GDPR.
  • Maintain a DP knowledge base on the intranet.
  • Liaise with customers where necessary or required.

The successful DSAR Coordinator will have:

  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential; a people person skilled at building and maintaining relationships both internally and externally.
  • Strong analytical and guidance/report writing skills – ability to perform detailed analysis and write clear concise reports and advisory briefs.
  • Proven ability to implement change and manage processes.

To apply for the DSAR Coordinator please send your CV to caroline.kennedy@projectpeople.com