Data Security Compliance Officer

Lloyd Recruitment Services is excited to work with a leading organisation in search of a Data Security Compliance Officer to join their team. 

This is a great opportunity where you'll be a key player in ensuring data protection and security compliance across the business.  

What’s in it for you? 

• £47k - £50k


• 12-month fixed term contract


• Based in East Grinstead


• Hybrid working


• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays on top


• Company pension


• Discounts across 100’s retailers


• Private health scheme


• Discounted gym membership 

Purpose of Job: Join a small, friendly Data Security Compliance Team and play a vital role in maintaining data protection and security compliance activities.  

• Managing end-to-end processes for data subject requests under the UK GDPR


• Improving internal documentation and communications for efficient request processing


• Collaborating on the development of tools related to data subject requests


• Conducting reviews of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs)


• Assisting in the refresh and communication of the company's Data Security Policy set


• Developing training materials and contributing to awareness campaigns


• Supporting the DPO in emphasising the importance of data security compliance 

Essential Skills: 

• Strong knowledge and understanding of current and upcoming UK data protection law, e.g. UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Privacy and Electronic Communication Regulations (PECR) and familiarity with guidance published by the Information Commissioner’s Office


• Extensive experience of fulfilling data subject requests made under the UK GDPR


• Experience of working in a team where providing guidance and advice about UK data protection law is a key and primary focus


• First rate planning and organisation skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities while meeting tight deadlines


• Clear and accurate written and communication skills


• Confident IT skills 

Desirable Skills:

• One or more recognised data protection and/or information security qualifications, e.g. UK GDPR Foundation and/or Practitioner, CIPP/E, CIPM, CISSP, CISM


• Hands-on experience within Google Workspace


• Strong experience of using Gmail and Google Drive in Google Workspace but with some experience of using Microsoft Outlook and other Microsoft Office software


• Awareness of information security best practice, e.g. ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, COBIT


• Awareness of payment card industry standards and requirements, i.e. Payment Card Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)


• Ability to work with minimum supervision, as well as collaboratively and flexibly with others to achieve team objectives

Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. By applying for this vacancy, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you. Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.