Data Protection Support Officer

Data Protection Support Officer

Reference number: JR238464

Location: London Bridge - Hybrid

Working pattern: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles: 1

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Per annum 

We are looking for a Data Protection Support Officer to join our team. 

We are looking for a detail-oriented and process-driven Data Protection Administrator to join the Privacy Team to support with the business function of data protection compliance. Working within the Legal and Compliance Team, reporting into the Privacy Counsel you will support the Privacy Team in ensuring the business maintains compliance with data protection legislation in all jurisdictions Kaplan operates in. You’ll be passionate about data protection, efficient processes and working with diverse teams across the entire business.  

A detailed job description can be viewed here.  If the link does not work for you, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/yhydve2y

What you’ll bring to the role 
 

Essential

• An Undergraduate degree or 3 years or more experience in an equivalent role.

• Excellent numeracy and English skills (minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in both Maths and English).

• Experience of working in a Data Protection Officer/Privacy team

• Experience of conducting DPIAs

• Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to manage a busy workload to tight deadlines.

• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.

• Ability to apply initiative and excellent problem-solving skills.

• Excellent IT skills with a desire to embrace new technology and platforms.

•  A professional manner and an ability to handle sensitive information.

•  A desire to work in a highly collaborative environment.

•  A willingness to understand and adapt to new challenges.

• Able to analyse information quickly and competently.

Desirable

• Experience of OneTrust or similar privacy management software

• Experience of working in the education industry or with under 18-year-old data subjects

What we do 

 
Kaplan International, a division of Kaplan Inc., is a leading for-profit company in the field of international education, which offers Higher education programmes for students in the UK, USA, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong, English language courses across locations in UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and vocational training for financial services sector in Australia. We welcome students from more than 100 countries around the world. Kaplan Inc. is owned by Graham Holdings (NYSE: GHC) To find out more about us and our different business areas, please visit http://careers.kaplaninternational.com     

What we offer 

As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 

• 28 days annual leave* 

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services 

• Company pension contributions 

• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels 

• Medicash Health Cash Plan 

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time. 

How to apply 

 
To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 7th May 2024. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.  

Application Support  

If you require technical support, you can contact recruit.request@kaplan.com.

If you have questions regarding the role itself please contact Ian Hanahoe - Privacy Counsel Email:  ian.hanahoe@kaplan.com

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments 

At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.  

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme.  Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview. 

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