Subject Access Request Officer

Pay Rate: £25.62 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week, 3 days per week
Working Days: Tuesday to Friday, excluding Mondays
Assignment Length: Temporary, until mid November
Working Arrangement: Remote working available, with offices available across the UK
Start Date: ASAP

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Subject Access Request Officer to join our client on a temporary basis, providing support during a particularly busy period.

The role will focus on processing Subject Access Requests, including reviewing large volumes of documentation, identifying information that needs to be withheld or redacted, and preparing records for disclosure.

You will need previous experience working with Subject Access Requests and GDPR, with a good understanding of data protection requirements and the exemptions that can apply when responding to SARs.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in Data Protection, Information Governance, Compliance, Legal or HR who has direct experience handling Subject Access Requests.

Key Responsibilities:

Review documents, emails, records and other information relating to Subject Access Requests
Identify personal, confidential and third party information within documentation
Review and apply appropriate redactions in line with GDPR and data protection requirements
Apply knowledge of GDPR exemptions when assessing information for disclosure
Prepare documentation accurately for release in response to Subject Access Requests
Handle confidential and sensitive information securely and professionally
Maintain clear and accurate records of SAR activity and completed work
Ensure redactions are accurate, consistent and appropriate
Review potentially large volumes of documentation while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Work to required SAR deadlines and timescales
Follow relevant policies, procedures and data protection requirements
Manage your own workload and work independently when required

The Ideal Candidate:

Previous experience handling Subject Access Requests is essential
Good working knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection requirements
Good understanding of GDPR exemptions and how they apply to Subject Access Requests
Previous experience reviewing and redacting information for disclosure
Experience handling confidential and sensitive information
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Comfortable reviewing large volumes of documentation
Strong administrative and IT skills
Good organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines
Able to work independently and manage your own workload

Experience within Data Protection, Information Governance, Compliance, Legal or HR environments would be beneficial, provided you have directly worked with Subject Access Requests.

Interested?

Apply today!
For more information, email george.bradbury@pertemps.co.uk or call 02920 220776.

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