DSAR Specialist

Job Title: DSAR Specialist

Target

Start Date:

1st July

Contract Type: Secondment

Closing Date for applications: 24th June

The DSAR Specialist will manage Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) accurately and fairly, ensuring personal data is handled lawfully, securely, and with care in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act. This role helps reduce risk, improve processes, and build trust through high‑quality data handling.

• Manage DSARs from receipt through to final response within statutory deadlines
• Apply GDPR principles to ensure lawful, fair, and accurate data disclosures
• Validate requests, confirm scope, and document decisions clearly
• Review data carefully to ensure accuracy, relevance, and completeness
• Apply red actions consistently to protect third‑party and sensitive information
• Maintain accurate records for tracking, audit, and reporting purposes
• Escalate complex, high‑risk, or time‑sensitive cases appropriately
• Respond to DSAR queries from customers and internal stakeholders
• Identify trends and share insights to improve controls and processes
• Work collaboratively to maintain strong data protection standards

• Experience in financial services or a regulated, data‑driven environment
• Understanding of GDPR or data protection principles in practice
• Strong attention to detail when handling sensitive information
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow processes, guidance, and structured workflows
• Confidence managing multiple requests and competing deadlines
• Organised approach with strong record‑keeping discipline
• Ability to work independently and elevate issues when needed
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive data responsibly
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast‑paced, changing environment

• Flexible working arrangements, including part‑time or job share, with a minimum of 35 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) and the option to buy or sell days
• Dental insurance and health cash plan, health screening, will writing, voluntary critical illness, and mental health first aiders
• Competitive pension, employee savings and loans, and the opportunity to purchase motor and home insurance at a discounted rate; annual bonus schemes and salary reviews
• Well‑being activities, mindfulness sessions, and sports and social club events
• Maternity and paternity benefits: 16 weeks full pay for maternity and 8 weeks full pay for paternity/non‑pregnant parent or co‑adopter
• Partner life assurance and critical illness cover
• Technology deals on gadgets such as wearables, tablets, and laptops
• Car salary exchange, cycle scheme, and vehicle breakdown cover
• Return‑to‑work programme after maternity leave

We are an inclusive employer and encourage anyone to apply. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive. We guarantee an interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role. All applicants are considered equally and are provided fair access to support and adjustments throughout the recruitment experience.