Peabody
Data Protection Advisor
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Are you highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage a busy and varied workload?
We're looking for a Data Protection Advisor to join our team and play a key role in ensuring we meet our legal obligations under data protection legislation while delivering an excellent service to residents and colleagues.
What you'll do
As a Data Protection Advisor, you'll be responsible for managing the end-to-end process for Subject Access Requests (SARs) and supporting the delivery of Social Tenants Access to Information Requirements (STAIRs) requests. You'll work closely with colleagues across the organisation to identify, retrieve, review and disclose information within statutory deadlines, ensuring all requests are handled accurately and compliantly.
- Conduct searches across a range of systems
- Coordinate the collection of records
- Assess information for disclosure
- Apply appropriate exemptions and redactions
- Provide clear, professional responses to residents
- Support colleagues with data protection enquiries
- Maintain accurate records
- Produce management information and performance data
- Help ensure the organisation continues to meet its obligations under UK data protection legislation
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This is a fast-paced role where you'll need to manage multiple requests of varying complexity, work collaboratively with stakeholders across operational, legal and support teams, and take ownership of cases from receipt through to completion.
What you'll need
- Experience of managing your own workload and prioritising a high caseload of work with varying levels of complexity
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other standard Microsoft Office applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and manage conflicting priorities
- Experience of handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately
- Ability to build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- A proactive, customer-focused approach and a commitment to delivering excellent service
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Desirable
- Experience working within a regulated environment
- Experience working within the housing sector
- Experience in data protection, information governance, privacy or managing information requests
- Knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Harry at Harry.Lund@peabody.org.uk.
Please Read Before Applying
Interviews will be taking place in person at our Pitsea office on Wednesday 19 August 2026.
This is a hybrid role and you'll be expected to attend the Pitsea office a minimum of two days per week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we're unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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