Data Protection Assistant

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Data Protection Assistant

Apply remote type: Hybrid Working locations: London, United Kingdom, time type: Full time, posted on: Posted Yesterday, job requisition id: R25_

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Data Protection Assistant
Location: Hybrid - London office 3 days per week (remainder remote).

Alternative option: North West-based (with regular office attendance in one of our regional offices, hybrid working, and occasional travel to London).

Package: Salary band 25k - 30k + Benefits

We are seeking a Data Protection Assistant to support our Data Protection Officer (DPO) and wider legal team. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in ensuring governance and supporting governance across a range of important areas.

You will primarily focus on Data Protection but will also contribute to other areas of corporate responsibility and governance such as ESG, Whistleblowing, and wider governance topics that arise.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly passionate and driven team at a pivotal point in our growth and development. As a Forever Company, there will be plenty of opportunities to progress your career as part of our rapidly growing business.

You'll be assisting across several areas:

• Supporting with Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs)
• Assisting with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
• Contributing to Training and Awareness programmes
• Supporting Due Diligence and Onboarding (including acquisitions)
• Reviewing and supporting contractual governance matters
• Managing ICO registrations and related governance tasks
• Preparing and maintaining management reporting
• Assisting in other areas including ESG, Whistleblowing, and other governance topics as required

About you:

• A good understanding of GDPR and other relevant Data Protection regulations (ideally covering both the United Kingdom and the EU), gained within a similar role in professional services or a related environment
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and video), with the confidence to engage openly and effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• A collaborative, approachable, and supportive team player who enjoys building relationships and contributing to a positive team culture.
• Analytical, and organisational abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite and strong IT literacy
• The ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectively

The rewards:

• Competitive salary + full benefits (Pension, Life Assurance, 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, discretionary annual bonus, and access to the company share purchase scheme after probation)
• A hybrid working model: 3 days per week in our London office (or a North West regional office, with occasional travel to London) and 2 days remote
• Full support for professional development and qualifications (post probation)
• The opportunity to grow your career as part of an expanding, agile, and ambitious team

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.

About Us

Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world's largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience and delivering results. With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions.

We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates-not employees, and leaders-not managers. Everything we do is about the greater "WE"-never "me." While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission-always doing what is best for our customers.