Data Protection Administrator

As a Data Protection Administrator specializing in Freedom of Information (FOI) and Subject Access Requests (SARs), your role will involve managing requests for information under these regulations. Key responsibilities include:

• Handling FOIs and SARs: Processing and responding to requests for information from individuals or organisations under FOI and SAR guidelines.
• Document Redaction: Reviewing requested documents to identify and redact sensitive or exempt information according to FOI and SAR exemptions and Data Protection laws.
• Applying Exemptions: Knowledgeably applying exemptions permitted under FOI and SAR laws to ensure appropriate information disclosure while safeguarding sensitive data.
• Drafting Responses: Crafting clear, accurate, and legally compliant responses to FOI and SAR requests, explaining decisions and providing necessary information or redacted documents.
• Compliance and Legal Expertise: Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of Data Protection laws, FOI regulations, and SAR guidelines to ensure responses align with legal requirements and organisational policies.
• Communication: Liaising with our internal team as needed to handle complex or contentious requests effectively.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of requests, responses, redaction decisions, and exemptions applied for auditing and compliance purposes.

Successful candidates will possess strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and a thorough understanding of Data Protection principles and FOI/SAR regulations. They must also demonstrate proficiency in legal interpretation and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

This job will start as two days a week for one month with the potential to extend for the right candidate.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 1 month

Pay: £100.00 per day

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Data Protection: 2 years (required)
• SAR and FOI: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 17/05/2024
Expected start date: 17/05/2024