Title: Data Protection Administrator
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours – Full Time
Location: Sale Point, Manchester, M33 6AG

Persona:Agile Office based 20–40% (working from home 3–4 days per week)

Salary:GBP22,000 – GBP23,000 Depending on experience

Closing date for completed applications: 6 February 2023
Interviews will be held on: 14 February 2023

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated

Role Profile – Data Protection Administrator.docx

We are looking for an experienced Data Protection Administrator to support our Data Protection Officer in delivering compliance in line with the Data Protection Act 2018. The Data Protection Team sits within the Governance directorate and is lead by the Data Protection Officer. The Deputy Data Protection Officer reports to the Data Protection Officer and has day to day managerial responsibility of the team. There are 3 Data Protection Administrators reporting to the Deputy Data Protection Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of high quality; relationship focused administrative support services. Acting as the first point of contact for internal and external customers, and other stakeholders. Supporting the Data Protection Officer in delivering compliance in line with the Data Protection Act 2018. Specific responsibilities will include receiving and acknowledging subject access requests, locating and compiling the documentation, redacting relevant data, responding to the customer and responding to general data protection related queries.

In order to be successful in this post you will need:

• Working knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018
• Experience of managing subject access requests
• Strong administrative experience in a fast paced environment
• To be meticulous and have a keen eye for detail
• The ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Good communication skills across various disciplines; phone, email, letter etc.
• Experience of dealing with stakeholders at different levels
• The ability to work collaboratively within and across teams
• Experience of using MS Office suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

COVID 19: The safety of our staff and our candidates is of the utmost importance. Every effort will be taken to ensure that safe ways of working are adopted throughout the Recruitment and Selection process. We are introducing extra precautions in line with UK Government Guidelines. Our recruitment processes will follow social distancing and COVID–19 Secure requirements. This will include the use of various technologies to support the interview process. Should candidates have any questions regarding this, or if you require additional support please let us know at the interview planning stage.

At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q's values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request.

Our commitments:

At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well–trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.

In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 26 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, annual bonus subject to group performance, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non–contributory life assurance.

We are committed to supporting your work–life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you're interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours – if it's feasible then we'll make it happen.

We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.

L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK's most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 97,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East.

As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long–term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our GBP250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy.

In response to the housing and affordability crisis, we will build 100,000 new homes over ten years. Of these, 60,000 homes will be built or funded by L&Q, whilst a further 40,000 will come through partnerships. Crucially, at least 50% of these new homes will be genuinely affordable, with a target of 60% in London.

Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.