Assistant Data Protection Advisor

At MHR, our employees are central to our success and play a key role in helping customers achieve sustainable high performance. As businesses face rapid changes in the world of work, our team is here to help them adapt and thrive. This system, which covers finance, HR, payroll, and learning, helps businesses run more smoothly and make better decisions in real time. With over 40 years of experience behind us, MHR’s track record as a high-performance organisation is built on clear goals, a shared vision, and strong communication—all of which we pass on to our customers. Are you passionate about protecting data and ensuring privacy in a rapidly evolving digital landscape? We’re looking for an Assistant Data Protection Officer to help safeguard our clients\’ and employees\’ personal information. In this pivotal role, you will assist in our efforts to comply with data protection regulations, implement robust data governance strategies, and foster a culture of privacy across the organisation. The Data Protection Office are a small team of dedicated professionals who deal with every aspect of data protection, from impact assessments to retention guidance and everything in between. You will work closely with our Cyber Security, Business Assurance, Legal and IT Teams and you will provide support to every area of the business. Part of a close knit team you will be encouraged to challenge, grow and develop your expertise in Data Protection and you will have ample opportunity to further your education in this area. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Data Protection Officer to join our Data Protection team. The successful candidate will assist MHR in the execution of its duties to ensure the company is able to effectively manage its compliance with International Data Protection & Privacy legislation and support the compliance of its customers. Manage all aspects of DPO-based projects, including planning, monitoring, control, reporting, and communication to ensure successful implementations within quality, time, and budget constraints. Assist the DPO in implementing and maintaining a data governance strategy, ensuring privacy risks are managed, resolved, and reviewed, and track, monitor, and report on Data Protection Impact Assessments and auditing activities. Support the DPO in responding to Supplier Due Diligence requests and assist in developing customer and employee communications, training, and guidance to demonstrate compliance with data privacy laws. Ensure the rights of individuals are managed and monitored according to company policies, maintain records of processing, manage the terminations process for offboarding customers, and assist with data breach management. Manage the incident log, chase updates and closure actions, liaise with the Information Security Manager to review incidents, and support the DPO in responding to customer contract queries. Experience in data protection, compliance, or a related role in a commercial or public sector setting. Strong understanding of data protection regulations, including UK & EU GDPR. ISEB Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection Access to over 60 internal training courses, professional qualifications, and cross-departmental mentoring and coaching programs ~24/7 access to a GP through SmartHealth for you and your family, confidential mental health support, and paid sick leave ~ Ability to purchase or sell additional holiday days beyond 25 days and bank holidays ~ Enhanced Family leave ~ My MHRewards offering discounts at over 900 retailers ~ Monthly employee recognition program and departmental awards ~ Referral bonus scheme of up to £2,000 ~ Employee-led social events such as running clubs, football teams, book clubs, and bake-offs ~ On-site subsidised restaurants offering a variety of fresh meals daily ~ Opt-in benefits schemes such as private medical insurance and dental coverage We value the well-being, financial stability, and inclusivity of our employees, and strive to provide a supportive working environment.