Use your data protection, compliance or governance experience to build a rewarding career supporting people with learning disabilities
This role is advertised as 35 hours per week. We are, however, willing to consider applications from candidates seeking a minimum of 28 hours per week. The role is primarily office based, with flexibility for some home working.
The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
MacIntyre is looking for a Data Protection Coordinator to join our Compliance Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping us protect personal information, uphold individual rights and ensure compliance with data protection legislation across a national social care organisation.
Working closely with the Data Protection and Governance Lead, you will support the day-to-day operation of the data protection function, taking responsibility for a range of activities including managing information rights requests, supporting Data Protection Impact Assessments, investigating incidents and breaches, maintaining compliance records, and providing guidance to colleagues across the organisation.
This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge whilst making a meaningful contribution to an organisation that supports people with learning disabilities to live gloriously ordinary lives.
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About you
You will be a professional and confident communicator who can build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels, whilst dealing appropriately with highly sensitive and confidential information.
You will have:
- Experience within data protection, information governance or compliance related role.
- The ability to interpret policies, procedures and guidance and apply them in a practical operational environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
- The ability to produce clear and accurate documentation, reports and records.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a willingness to learn and develop specialist knowledge.
About us
MacIntyre is a national charity supporting more than 1,400 children, young people and adults who have a learning disability or are autistic.
For 60 years, we've worked alongside people to build lives filled with opportunity, connection and belonging. Whatever your role, you'll help make that possible.
Pay and benefits
Alongside your salary, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including:
- 6 weeks' annual leave per year including public holidays
- Pension scheme
- Paid DBS check
- Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Shopping discounts through Blue Light Card and our staff discounts scheme
- Ongoing training and career development
See the full range of benefits on the Careers page of our website.
Learn and grow with us
Wherever you're starting from, we'll help you succeed.
You'll receive a full induction, a mix of online and face-to-face training, and mentoring from experienced colleagues while you learn the role.
As your career develops, you'll have access to ongoing learning, professional qualifications where relevant, and opportunities to progress, all fully supported by MacIntyre.
How to apply
Click Apply to complete a short application and upload your CV.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please note: we do not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. You must already have the right to work in the UK.
Safer recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults we support. If we offer you a job, we'll work with you to complete the appropriate pre-employment checks. xiskglj
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we work in.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to help, call us on Our recruitment website also includes accessibility tools such as translation, OpenDyslexic font and display options.
Data Protection Coordinator in High Wycombe employer: MacIntyre
At MacIntyre, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we support. Our inclusive work culture fosters personal growth through comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring that every Support Worker feels valued and empowered. With generous benefits like six weeks of annual leave and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, joining our team means becoming part of a compassionate community that celebrates individuality and promotes independence.
