Data Protection Administrator

Vertu Motors plc; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motor retailer in Gateshead is seeking a Data Protection Administrator to handle data protection requests and queries. The role offers flexibility in working hours and the opportunity for hybrid working. Candidates should possess attention to detail and strong communication skills, with a working knowledge of GDPR being desirable. Benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Online rewards platform

Preferential Service Rates

Colleague Purchase Scheme

Share Incentive Scheme

Pension

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Data Protection Law (UK GDPR/PECR) is desirable.
• Ability to manage DSAR requests effectively.
• Strong relationship maintenance and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle data protection concerns as part of the Data Protection Team.
• Manage the mailbox for Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs).
• Log all DSARs and ensure response deadlines are met.
• Produce written responses to DSARs.
• Process various GDPR requests, including amendments.

Skills

High attention to detail

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Organised and efficient

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Data Protection Administrator

Vertu Motors, Gateshead

Do you want to become part of one of the UK's largest motor retailers? We have a fantastic new opportunity to join Vertu Motors as a Data Protection Administrator. The role will be full-time, offering flexibility in working hours and the opportunity for hybrid working if desired. You will be offered the opportunity to expand your Data Protection knowledge whilst focusing on protecting the personal data of customers and colleagues.

We are offering a basic salary of £26,000 as well as excellent company benefits.

As one of the largest motor retailers in the UK, Vertu Motors’ continued success is based on strong performance, growth, and leadership. Our Mission Statement is, “To deliver an outstanding customer motoring experience through honesty and trust”.

Our competitive advantage lies in the quality of people we employ. As such, we don’t invite just anyone to become part of our team; we look for colleagues who believe in our core values, who have the determination and commitment to take our business forward with passion, drive, and integrity.

The Role:

• Handle data protection concerns and requests as a member of our Data Protection Team.
• Effectively manage the mailbox for all Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs).
• Accurately log all DSARs and ensure all deadlines for responses are met.
• Produce written responses to DSARs, including collating the necessary documentation and applying the appropriate redactions where needed.
• Ensure DSAR responses are accurate and cover the full extent of the data request.
• Process various GDPR requests, such as amendments and erasures.
• Respond to any basic data protection queries from customers and colleagues.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• You will have high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• You will be organised and efficient while prioritising workload in a timely manner.
• You will possess strong interpersonal skills, as relationship maintenance and communication skills are of paramount importance in this role.
• Knowledge, understanding or interest in Data Protection Law (UK GDPR/PECR) is highly desirable, but not strictly necessary.

If your application is successful, we will need to complete the usual employment checks prior to you starting with us. For this role, these can include us verifying your recent employment, address, and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.

We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleagues’ personal development than any other, so if you are successful, you can look forward to ongoing training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression, and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes:

• 25 days holiday rising with length of service - plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform giving you cashback and discounts for multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity