Data Protection Administrator

Package Description:

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks if relevant to their role. 

Join Us as a Data Protection Administrator

Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.
The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people and within our Corporate Services support the teams who champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families. We have a rewarding opportunity for a Data Protection Administrator within the Assurance and Compliance Team. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 

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About the Team
In this role, you will support the organisation in complying with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. You will be responsible for managing Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, maintaining data protection records, and supporting information governance processes. This is a varied and detail-focused role where you will handle sensitive information, contribute to compliance activities, and provide administrative support to the Assurance and Compliance function.

About the Role
In this role, you will support the organisation in complying with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. You will be responsible for managing Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, maintaining data protection records, and supporting information governance processes. This is a varied and detail-focused role where you will handle sensitive information, contribute to compliance activities, and provide administrative support to the Assurance and Compliance function.

What You’ll Do 

• Manage and coordinate Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests within statutory deadlines
• Review and redact confidential or sensitive information in line with data protection requirements
• Support data protection compliance activities, including audits, DPIAs, and maintaining records such as the RoPA

What We’re Looking For 

• Strong understanding of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and information governance principles
• Experience in an administrative role, ideally within a regulated, health, or social care environment
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong organisational skills

This role is for a full-time position at 35 hours per week.

This role is home based

What we can offer you 

• Pension– Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Annual Leave– 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
• Training– Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts– Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Healthcare– Cash plan for permanent staff.
• Life Assurance– 2x your base salary.
• Flexible Benefits– Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
• Support– 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness– Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue Light Card– Eligibility for discounts.

About our application process 

You will be required to upload your CV. If you are providing a supporting statement, please consider the following: 

• Look at the job description and person specification.
• Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
• Give examples if you can.

We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications. 

To protect our autistic adults & children at the National Autistic Society, some roles require employees to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential if its applicable to your role. 

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.  

Important Information 

Agencies need not apply. 

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas. 

The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. xwzovoh All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.

Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.