Subject Access Request Officer in London

Morgan Hunt are currently working with a leading not-for-profit organisation in their search for an Interim Subject Access Request Officer to provide dedicated support across data subject access requests (DSARs). This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SAR/Disclosure professional to join a busy data protection function and manage DSAR casework end-to-end during a period of increased demand.

In this role, you will focus solely on DSARs, managing requests through the full lifecycle including acknowledgement, identity verification, records gathering, review, redaction and secure disclosure. You will handle complex and sensitive requests, including those relating to children, and will be expected to work confidently across multiple data sources and systems to ensure requests are progressed efficiently, accurately and in line with statutory timescales.

You will also undertake wider disclosure activity where required, including third-party disclosure requests and court order-related queries, applying sound judgement and attention to detail throughout. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can hit the ground running, manage competing priorities, and work professionally with sensitive personal data in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience managing DSARs and related disclosure requests, ideally gained within a public sector or not-for-profit setting. You will have strong knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection processes, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage high volumes of sensitive casework with accuracy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage DSARs end-to-end, ensuring responses are accurate, compliant and issued within statutory deadlines.
• Complete identity verification and maintain clear communication with requestors throughout the process.
• Coordinate records retrieval across multiple systems and stakeholders.
• Review and redact sensitive documentation, ensuring lawful disclosure and data minimisation.
• Prepare disclosure packs and respond securely using approved methods.
• Handle complex requests, including those involving children and other sensitive subject matter.
• Support wider disclosure activity where required (e.g. third-party requests, solicitor/police requests, court orders).
• Maintain accurate records/logs, ensuring all DSAR activity is auditable and compliant.
• Escalate high-risk matters appropriately, applying strong judgement and attention to detail.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience managing data subject access requests (DSARs) from start to finish.
• Experience handling complex and sensitive requests, including those relating to children.
• Strong understanding of UK GDPR and DSAR statutory requirements.
• Experience working in public sector / not-for-profit environments (highly desirable).
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to complete high-quality redaction work.
• Highly organised and able to manage high-volume requests and deadlines.
• Professional and confident communicator, able to work with sensitive information appropriately.
• Able to hit the ground running and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Why Apply?

This is a strong interim opportunity for a DSAR specialist to join a purpose-led organisation and play a key role in handling high volumes of sensitive data requests professionally, accurately and within legal timeframes.