Job Description

PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS WITH A COVER NOTE STATING HOW YOU MEET OUR REQUIREMENTS AND WOULD BE SUITABLE FOR THE POSITION.

DPAS is a market leader providing flexible and pragmatic data protection and data strategy services to public, and private, sector organisations. Our company is headed by a team of highly qualified Data Protection Consultants with decades of experience between them. Due to ongoing expansion, we are looking for an individual to join our team.

We are looking to recruit a flexible, self-motivated, mature in outlook, team member who wants to get into the world of data protection law. If you have recently graduated from university, then this would be a great opportunity to kick-start your career. We also welcome applicants that have not completed any formal qualifications but a great attitude and the want to learn is a must. If you do have a background in information governance, or data protection, then even better.

Although this is an Exeter based position, we offer a hybrid environment as long as you can join us in the office for 3 days per week.

Throughout your time working with DPAS you will be given multiple training opportunities, including formally recognised qualifications. We will also support you in any other training that you may wish to embark on while working at DPAS, as long as it aligns with your role.

We would like someone who is willing to be part of our success story and who is keen to progress the company. We are a hardworking and supportive company that wants staff to achieve and grow.

We value interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence over academic grades, so experience of team sports or activities involving others would strengthen your application.

The Role:

The role is primarily within our Consultancy Team; however, we are a small team so the role would be varied and support the organisation wherever necessary.

Main tasks:

You will be responsible for assisting our Data Protection Consultants in all day-to-day duties. You will get involved in our many data protection projects, from supporting the drafting of policies, to risk analysis, project management, Subject Access Request redaction, and general clerical duties.

You will be responsible for:

Supporting the Data Protection Consultants with clients. Providing admin support to members of our team. Supporting in any data protection projects. Redacting Subject Access Requests (SARs) on behalf of our clients.
You will have:

Knowledge of or interest in, data privacy law and regulation. Maybe a relevant degree. Must be a self-starter and able to work autonomously. Organisation and prioritisation skills. Ability to manage a high volume of tasks to demanding timelines. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Valid UK driving licence (due to our location public transport is difficult) Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
It would be a bonus if you also had:

Experience working in a compliance or information governance department. Experience working with data protection and the GDPR. Experience of working in a process-driven environment.

Person Specification

A professional and can-do attitude. Process-driven. Approachable manner. Resilient and assertive. Energetic and personable. Willingness to learn and develop. Ethically driven.

Benefits

Annual bonus. Annua pay review. Pension scheme. A commitment to your personal development. Access to further training. 25 days holiday + bank holidays + extra days at Christmas. Full stocked drinks fridge - free. Regular, funded, staff socials. Summer away-days. A close small knit team who motivates, support, and help one another. Fantastic opportunities to progress quickly.
At DPAS we're committed to protecting, respecting your privacy, and being transparent in everything we do. If you would like to know what we do with your data when you apply for a job with us, please have a look at our privacy notice www.dataprivacyadvisory.com/privacypolicy

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,420.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension On-site parking Private medical insurance Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Exeter EX2 9UA