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Data Protection Officer

Gleeson Recruitment GroupBirmingham🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 22 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Gain valuable experience in data protection and compliance with this remote, temporary role offering an excellent hourly rate. You'll thrive here if you have strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a knack for managing confidential information. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to critical compliance activities and enhance your administrative expertise.

Quick Overview

Salary
£18/hr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Temporary/Casual
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Data Protection OfficerLocation: Remote WorkingContract: Temporary (2-3 Months)Salary: £18 per hour

Gleeson Recruitment Group are currently recruiting for a Data Protection Administrator to join a Birmingham-based organisation on a temporary basis for an initial 2-3 month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised administrator with strong attention to detail who is looking to gain experience within data protection and compliance. Working as part of a busy team, you will provide administrative support across a range of GDPR and information governance activities, ensuring records are maintained accurately and requests are handled efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Providing administrative support to the Data Protection and Compliance team.

  • Logging and tracking data protection requests and correspondence.

  • Assisting with Subject Access Requests (SARs) and maintaining accurate records.

  • Updating and maintaining confidential databases and document management systems.

  • Preparing documentation, reports and correspondence.

  • Supporting the team with data audits and compliance activities.

  • Liaising with internal stakeholders to gather information where required.

  • Ensuring all work is completed in line with GDPR and company policies.

About You:
  • Previous experience within an legal administrative role - with experience of handling Subject Access Requests.

  • Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.

  • Confident working with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.

  • Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

  • Experience working with confidential information is essential.

  • Previous exposure to GDPR, data protection or compliance would be advantageous

What's on Offer:
  • Immediate start.

  • Remote working

  • Initial 2-3 month temporary assignment with the potential to be extended.

  • Competitive hourly rate.

  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience within data protection and compliance.

If you're immediately available and looking for your next temporary opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Gleeson Recruitment Group for further information.

To apply for the position, please click on the apply now button and your CV will be sent directly to the responsible recruiter. We will respond to successful applicants within 7 days, however please feel free to get in touch if you would like any further information about your application.

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Skills

Microsoft Office
Recruiting

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