Data Protection Advisor

Position: Data Protection Advisor (Contract)
Data Protection Advisor

Location:

Middlemoor HQ, Sidmouth Rd, Middlemour, Exeter, EX2 7HQ

Contract:

12 month contract with likely extension

Hours:

37 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Pay Rate: £13.10 PAYE per hour

About the Role:

This is a high-volume, deadline-driven Data Protection role focused almost entirely on the end-to-end processing of Subject Access Requests (SARs).

You will work within the Alliance Information Management Department, supporting compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR across both Forces. Due to a significant SAR backlog, this role requires focus, resilience, and sustained accuracy under pressure.

This is not a varied or creative role. It involves repetitive tasks, intensive VDU work, and exposure to potentially distressing material.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing the full lifecycle of Subject Access Requests, ensuring statutory deadlines (one calendar month) are met

Researching and retrieving personal data from multiple Force systems

Reviewing large volumes of text-based information to accurately identify personal data relevant to applicants

Making defensible disclosure decisions and clearly justifying those decisions

Handling challenges and disputes regarding disclosures, escalating where appropriate

Liaising with internal departments to gather required information

Providing clear, accurate advice to internal and external stakeholders on SAR processes

Supporting delivery of Data Protection training and workshops

Maintaining records of mandatory Data Protection training compliance

Supporting wider Data Protection and Information Sharing activity as required

Essential skills and experience:

Knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR

Understanding of disclosure principles

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to process and analyse large volumes of written information

Sound decision-making and the ability to justify decisions clearly

Ability to meet strict deadlines in a pressured environment

Strong written communication skills (letters and reports)

Competence in Microsoft Office applications

Willingness to work towards a formal Data Protection qualification (if not already held)

Apply Now Service Care Solutions is proud to assist in this recruitment campaign. If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered, please apply now or reach out directly to discuss the role in more detail.

Harry Greenhalgh
Recruitment Lead – Defence
Service Care Solutions
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