Overview
Data Protection Officer/Assurance Officer Jobs in London, England, UK at Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd
Title: Data Protection Officer/Assurance Officer
Company: Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd
Location: London, England, UK
Type: Full Time
Category: Security (Information Security, Data Security)
Position: Data Protection Officer (Assurance Officer)
Permanent Our client is looking to recruit an Assurance Officer. They are a leading provider of affordable homes, dedicated to helping people access safe and high-quality housing. With a strong focus on
community impact
, they work to create sustainable, thriving neighbourhoods while supporting their customers build better futures. As an Assurance Officer, you will be working within the Risk and Governance team to assist in maintaining high standards of data and information governance.
You will investigate incidents, assess risks, and respond to data-related requests. You will also carry out audits and provide advice to ensure compliance with data governance policies. Responsibilities:
Support the development and application of our clients Data and Information Governance Framework. Carry out audits to check compliance with governance policies and suggest improvements. Investigate incidents, assess risks, and respond to data requests, including Data Subject Rights and CCTV access. Help deliver training and guidance to colleagues on data governance best practices. Work with stakeholders to promote compliance and ensure governance policies are followed.
Keep up to date with industry trends and regulations to support
continuous improvement
. Skills and Experience
Required:
Knowledge of GDPR, data governance, and managing data requests is desirable (Freedom Of Information, CCTV, data subject access requests). Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills. Strong customer service,
communication
, and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience handling incident management and risk assessments. Good
problem-solving
,
attention to detail
, and organisational skills. Ideally a graduate, but not essential.
Benefits:
A fantastic pension Life assurance Great holidays An award-winning flexible
benefits package
Volunteering days At the company,
diversity and inclusion
are at the heart of everything they do. They are dedicated to fostering a culture where inclusivity is embedded in their ways of working, not just a standalone initiative. They believe that the best ideas and solutions arise from a rich mix of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
Their commitment is to create a workplace that reflects the
diverse
communities they serve, where everyone feels valued, respected, and proud to bring their authentic selves to work. Our client is a disability confident employer and they are here to
support you
with any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. They reserve the right to close this advert as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified.
