Data Protection Advisor (3104)

Do you want to help create a better world for animals? At the RSPCA, we believe animal welfare is everyone's welfare.

Join us in creating a better world for every animal. We can do it if we work together, everyone for every animal.

Choose a career with us and make a difference.

We are looking for 2x Data Protection Advisors to join our busy team of data professionals, making sure that we do the right thing by our supporters, colleagues and other stakeholders when dealing with personal information.

• Working hours: 35 hours / Monday - Friday. 
• Location: Hybrid (Horsham, West Sussex or London Hub)
• Hybrid working: Flexibility around you and the teams needs. 

It's important to us that you feel part of our team from the start. We like to keep in touch with regular check-ins and team meetings. There's always a teammate around for support or a quick chat.

Are you ready to join our movement?

Our recruitment journey – key dates for you to note

Here's what the process looks like, no surprises, just a friendly guide:

1. Application
   You'll be asked to answer 3 questions to give us a sense of your experience, skills, and potential. Don't worry if you don't tick every box - what really matters is what you can bring to the role and the team.
2. Virtual Panel Interview - (likely to take place mid May)
   If your application is successful, you'll be invited to a panel interview with the Hiring Manager. This is a chance to:

• Share more about what you've done and what you're proud of
• We encourage you to ask questions about the role, the team, and the impact you could make. Interviews are a two-way conversation, and we recognise that any career move needs to feel right for you as well as for us.
• Show off your skills and behaviours in a relaxed, supportive setting
• We value different experiences, perspectives, and transferable skills
• Growth, potential, and curiosity matter just as much as past experience
• If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know - we're happy to support you.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know - we're happy to support you.

We think this role is going to be popular and are expecting to attract high interest, so we strongly encourage early applications to avoid missing out. The deadline for applications will be Wednesday 6th May. 

Here at RSPCA no two days are the same, we've added a short summary of what a typical day might look like, for a full insight please refer to the attached job description.

You'll play a key role in ensuring the RSPCA meets all relevant data protection regulations. You'll make sure that the confidentiality and integrity of our stakeholder data remains at the heart of everything we do. It's our priority that we maintain the highest standards, striving not only to be compliant with the law but to meet our customers' expectations that we protect their data as if it were our own.

Every day presents an opportunity to help customers get the data protection they deserve and are entitled to, so enthusiasm, a can do attitude and a genuine passion for going the extra mile will be essential.

We're looking for someone who is a great communicator who can explain data regulations in a simple, friendly way, and has a keen eye for detail. Experience in a similar role or with a strong background in data protection or assurance (e.g., GDPR compliance) is beneficial. But most of all we hope you'll share our high standards and passion for excellence.

Working collaboratively with all other areas of the Society, promoting best practice in data protection compliance and making sure the confidentiality and integrity of our stakeholder data remains at the heart of everything we do, maintaining the highest standards and striving not only for the compliance with the law but also our supporter's expectations of RSPCA protecting their data the best we can.

To be successful in this role, you will be:

• A strong background in data protection & GDPR compliance
• Demonstrated experience of working within a Data Protection environment
• Able to deal with both data subject access requests and erasure requests
• Able to assess and identify risks associated with Data Protection Impact Assessments
• Ability to work proactively keeping up to date with legislative and regulatory changes and take on board any new changes to processes
• Have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritise, and problem solve, whilst working proactively as part of a busy team 
• Computer literate with the ability to understand different types of databases, and an understanding of information security
• Strong communication skills and proven experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders regarding diverse situations
• A fast learner who is able to adapt and pick up new systems quickly
• Ability to take on board new processes (DP, Compliance, IT and administrative).
• Hold or be working towards a relevant Data Protection Qualification

Desirable

• Google Workspace experience 
• Knowledge of PECR 
• Understanding of information security.

Successful candidates for certain RSPCA roles will need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK - We are unable to sponsor visas at RSPCA

We want to ensure we do all we can to give you a positive candidate experience through our recruitment. Whilst we do try to give feedback where we can, sometimes due to receiving high levels of applications, this may not always be possible

We are building the future of a diverse Society, and our priority is to support animal welfare by finding people from all backgrounds who are committed  to our mission.  For this reason we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications - in particular from members of minority ethnic groups, and people with disabilities - as these candidates are currently under-represented at the RSPCA. Your transferable skills & lived experiences could make you a valuable addition to our RSPCA Family! 

We're here to support you and encourage you to let us know if you need any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please feel free to contact us at resourcingteam@rspca.org.uk or 0300 123 0685 so we can ensure the process works for you.