Data Protection Analyst

Location: Greater London

** Salary for this Role:
** From £40,400 with benefits, subject to skills and experience.
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* Job Title:

** Data Protection Analyst
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* Reports to:

** Sinead Mulready
** Closing Date:
** 05/Mar/ GMT
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* Job Description:

**** Data Protection Analyst
**** Reporting to:
** Information Governance Manager and DPO
** Contact term:
** This is a full-time permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.
** Salary for this Role:
** From £40,400 with benefits, subject to skills and experience

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher.

This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.
** About the role
** This role sits at the heart of how Subject Access Requests are managed and how responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR are met. You’ll play a key part in shaping smarter ways of working, supporting colleagues with practical advice and partnering closely with the Data Protection Officer on everything from training and impact assessments to improving data protection practices across the organisation.

The role also contributes to the wider Risk and Compliance agenda, helping to build a confident and positive data protection culture.
** What you will be doing
** You will be responsible for:
* Owning and managing the DSAR process end-to-end, from collation and review through to redaction and response.
* Keeping things slick and compliant by continuously improving DSAR processes and spotting smarter, more efficient ways of working.
* Producing clear, high-quality responses, confidently explaining where information has been withheld and why.
* Staying ahead of risk – escalating complex or time-critical requests to senior stakeholders when needed.
* Handling sensitive investigations and complaints under the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR with care and confidence.
* Building strong relationships across the organisation while championing privacy, security and best practice in everything you do.
** About you
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* You will have:

(Minimum criteria  )
** Essential:
*** Confident handling complex Subject Access Requests, including reviewing and redacting sensitive employee data.  
* Strong understanding of DSAR exemptions and how to apply them correctly.  
* A clear, confident communicator – comfortable producing accurate responses and reports for senior stakeholders.  
** Desirable:
*** Experience working in a professional, fast-paced or complex organisation.
* Calm, organised and great under pressure, with excellent attention to detail.
* Sound judgement, strong prioritisation skills and the confidence to spot risks and raise them early.
* A collaborative team player who builds positive, trusted working relationships.
* Comfortable using IT systems to handle information securely and accurately.
** About Working at the Crick
**** Our values
** Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture!
* We are
** bold**. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.
* We are
** open**. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
* We are
** collegial**. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and…