Junior GDPR Specialist

About the role

A Junior GDPR Specialist supports the organization's data protection efforts by assisting with compliance monitoring, documentation, and day-to-day privacy operations under the supervision of senior privacy staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in law, information governance, or a related field

• Basic understanding of GDPR and data protection principles

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Proficiency in standard office software tools

Responsibilities

1. 1

   Help keep records of processing activities and data protection documentation current and up to date

2. 2

   Assist with data subject access requests and other privacy-related questions, meeting set deadlines

3. 3

   Support checks that GDPR requirements are being met and raise any potential concerns for escalation

4. 4

   Contribute to the preparation of privacy impact assessments and data protection risk analyses

5. 5

   Work with internal teams to make sure privacy practices are applied in everyday operations

6. 6

   Help keep the data breach register updated and assist with incident response procedures