Data Protection and Information Governance Practitioner Apprentice

Main Duties:

• To respond to data protection queries from schools and central team colleagues, in consultation with the Data Protection Officer, communicating established processes and procedures
• To ensure all central staff have undertaken appropriate data protection training in a timely way and to maintain such records
• To provide support to colleagues in responding to requests for information including subject access requests, and requests made under the Freedom of Information Act, ensuring these are complied with within statutory timescales and that records are maintained
• To provide support with redacting images and documents as required
• To assist the Data Protection Officer to respond to data breaches in a timely way, supporting investigations, and liaising with colleagues and third parties to ensure that appropriate actions / learnings are identified and followed up, and records are maintained
• To assist the Data Protection Officer and other colleagues in assessing the risks of sharing data with third party suppliers, or allowing third parties to process data on our behalf, supporting with due diligence checks, maintaining records of processing activity and the completion of data protection impact assessments when required, seeking support and guidance from the Data Protection Officer as needed
• To provide administrative support to the Data Protection Officer and other colleagues, preparing documents and materials for review and approval
• To support the Trust’s Data Protection Ambassador network by taking notes of meetings and contributing to the sharing of good practice across the Trust
• To provide support to the Data Protection Officer in order to deliver training, communicate key messages to colleagues and to support and promote a safe culture across the Trust, ensuring that data protection has a high profile
• To support the Data Protection Officer on key projects which seek to embed data protection compliance across the Trust
• To contribute to the continuous improvement of systems and processes

Company benefits:

• Pension Schemes - with defined benefits
• Special Leave including - time off for bereavement;
• Co-op Colleague Membership- you can apply for a card which gives 30% off when you buy selected Co-op branded products and 10% off branded products in Co-op Group food stores;
• Discount on Co-op services (insurance and legal):
• An employee Assistance programme for colleagues (provided by Kays Medical)
• Generous Occupational Sick Pay
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Commuter Assistance - Interest free loans for Season Tickets to help with Travel costs
• Rental Deposit Loans - Interest free loans for the deposit to rent a home
• Cycle Scheme - a salary sacrifice arrangement where you agree contractually to a regular reduction from your gross salary to cover the cost of the bike and permitted accessories, therefore making tax and National Insurance savings. This scheme is open 3 times a year for 2 weeks
• Free Tea and Coffee
• Referral scheme (if you refer someone who doesn’t work for the
• Trust for a position and they are appointed - £100.00 “reward”)
  If you wish to study for further qualifications for your role support may be given (e.g. course funding where appropriate, time off to attend exams)
• CPD
• Discount from Nuffield Health
• Gym Memberships
• Online fitness subscriptions
• Working from home (Hub / central team)
• Co-op Credit Union
• Co-op Funeral Care Discounts
• Free Eyecare Tests

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working

• English GCSE or equivalent, grade A*-C/9-4 (Essential)
• Math GCSE or equivalent, grade A*-C/9-4 (Essential)
• 3 x A Levels A Level or equivalent, grade A*-C/9-4 (Essential)