Data Protection Compliance Specialist

2 days ago


South Yorkshire, United Kingdom BLUE OCTOPUS RECRUITMENT LTD Full time
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Data Protection Compliance Specialist to join our team at Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd. As a key member of our Governance Team, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards in protecting the personal data of customers and colleagues.

**About the Role**
This is a hybrid role working remotely and from our Sheffield Head Office, with a great range of benefits and flexibility. You will work closely with our clients to maintain compliance with their data protection obligations and will be their nominated Data Protection Officer (DPO).

Responsibilities include:
  • Supporting colleagues to uphold the highest data protection standards
  • Dealing with and responding to data breaches
  • Dealing with and responding to subject access requests
  • Maintaining an information asset register for ROPA, data retention obligations etc.
  • Ensuring appropriate data sharing agreements are in place
  • Providing guidance and training to colleagues
  • Auditing of compliance within the organisation's services

**What We Offer**
In addition to a competitive salary of £40,760-£42,581 per annum, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working options, excellent pension contribution, and access to a wide range of programmes to train and develop you. Our employees value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

**Requirements**
To be successful in this role, you will need:
  • An excellent understanding of the requirements of the UK GDPR and DPA
  • Great customer service ethic (internal and external customers)
  • Good standard of digital competence (MS Office, databases)
  • Great organisational and observational skills
  • Must be passionate about data protection
  • Must be a good communicator able to engage effectively with a variety of audiences
  • Excellent project management & problem-solving skills
  • Able to meet deadlines
  • Able to work autonomously and within a team


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