GDPR Data Protection Administrator - Sewell Wallis : Job Details

Sewell Wallis are working with an established and rapidly growing business based in Harrogate who are currently looking for an experienced GDPR Data Protection Administrator to join their well-established HR team.

Working as part of the HR team and reporting to the Group HR Manager, you will be responsible for the Group's working practices, procedures and compliance in respect of data protection. The ideal candidate will have an interest in GDPR and will be interested in developing their career further in data protection.

What will you be doing?

• Assisting with and resolving issues relating to Information Governance and Data Protection.
• Developing and maintaining best practice policies and procedures across the organisation working closely with staff at all levels.
• Providing e on-going training and awareness to staff to promote a positive culture of compliance, which will be evidenced within the submission of the annual Data Security & Protection Toolkit.
• Overseeing data protection, records management, freedom of information, and ePrivacy regulations and providing specialist advice and managing relationships with appropriate regulatory bodies.
• Advise on UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 compliance and risks.

What skills are we looking for?

• Extensive knowledge and application of relevant data protection legislation and ICO guidance.
• FOI and EIR and GDPR Practitioners Certifications (ISEB/BCS or equivalent), Data Protection Officer certification.
• Strong communication skills.

What's on offer?

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home).
• Free on-site parking.
• Modern office located near good transport links.

Send us your CV below or contact Becky Gibson for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.