Data Protection and Information Governance Apprenticeship

Autism Initiatives Group; England; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization based in Bootle, England is offering a Data Protection and Information Governance Apprenticeship. This position involves providing support on Information Governance, managing data protection requests, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 A-levels or equivalent qualification and strong communication skills. This apprenticeship offers a salary of £22,307 per annum and training towards a Higher Level 4 qualification, along with opportunities to secure a permanent position post-apprenticeship.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 23 days plus bank holidays

Access to Blue Light Card scheme for discounts

Eligibility for TOTUM card for further discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 A-Levels or L3 Business Administration Diploma/NVQ.
• Relevant qualifications and industry experience can be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support Information Governance and Data Protection across the organization.
• Manage and coordinate responses to information requests, including subject access requests.
• Assist with Data Protection Impact Assessments and audits.
• Coordinate compliance and promote good data protection practice.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Time management

Data interpretation

Ability to use databases

Proficient in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel)

Education

2 A-Levels or L3 Business Administration Diploma/NVQ

Job description

Data Protection and Information Governance Apprenticeship

Salary: £22,307 Per annum Contract Type: Fixed Term Hours: 35 hours per week Job Reference Number: APR-DPI Job Location: England Job Area: Bootle, Merseyside Closing Date:09th January 2026

Training course: Higher Level 4 Apprenticeship

Hours: Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm.

35 hours a week

Duration: 1 year 6 months

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

Opportunity Details

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide day to day support and specialist advice across the organisation on all matters relating to Information Governance and Data Protection, including compliance with data protection principles.
• Assist with the management, coordination, and response to a range of information requests, including subject access requests.
• Support the completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), contributing to the identification and management of risks.
• Assist with internal and external data protection audits, visiting different parts of the organisation to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Help coordinate and maintain the organisation’s formal records of processing activities in line with legislation, regulations, and best practice.
• Work with the marketing team to develop internal communications that highlight legislative changes, encourage compliance, and promote good data protection practice.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to support compliance and provide guidance relating to Human Rights, Data Protection Law, and relevant codes of practice.
• Manage a varied workload across information governance, compliance, and advisory activities, including supporting complex procurement projects and contractual arrangements.

Company Benefits

• Generous annual leave of 23 days plus bank holidays.
• Access to the Blue Light Card scheme, offering discounts with high street retailers.
• Eligibility to apply for a TOTUM card, providing additional online and in store discounts with hundreds of retailers.

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Requirements

• A minimum 2 A‑Levels or a L3 Business Administration Diploma/NVQ

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Good communication
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Data interpretation
• Ability to use databases
• Proficient in Microsoft packages, including Word and Excel

Other requirements

You must be able to reliably commute to our office in Bootle, Merseyside and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, along with a confident and polite phone manner.

About this employer

Autism Initiatives is committed to working in partnership with the people we support, their families, commissioners and others to provide a personalised, autism specialist service that makes a positive difference to the lives of people on the autism spectrum.

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long‑term health condition. This includes non‑visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the Higher level 4 apprenticeship there may, where available, be the opportunity to join Autism Initiatives as a full‑time permanent staff member.

Closes on (Friday 9th January 2026 at 12:00pm/noon)

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Autism Initiatives Group of Companies. Autism Initiatives Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07120634), registered office Sefton House, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4XR and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (1170634). Autism Initiatives UK is a registered charity in Scotland - SC040905 in England & Wales - 702632, in Isle of Man - 835 and in Northern Ireland (NIC104641). Company Number: 2436777.