bpha
Data Protection Apprentice
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Bedford, Permanent, Fixed Term
£25,000 per annum
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Data Protection Apprentice to join our Data Protection team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in data protection, privacy, and information governance while gaining valuable workplace experience and professional training.
Reporting to the Data Protection Manager, you will support the delivery of data protection activities across the organisation, helping to ensure personal data is handled securely, responsibly, and in line with relevant legislation and internal processes. The role offers exposure to subject access requests, incident management, information governance practices, and data protection administration.
Key Responsibilities
Data Protection Administration
- Manage and monitor the Data Protection inbox.
- Respond to enquiries or escalate them appropriately.
- Support the effective administration of data protection processes and records.
Data Subject Rights Requests
- Coordinate and administer data subject rights requests, including Subject Access Requests (SARs).
- Track cases and monitor statutory deadlines.
- Prepare and redact documentation in accordance with established procedures.
- Maintain accurate records and correspondence throughout the process.
Incident Management
- Log and triage personal data breach reports.
- Ensure incidents are recorded accurately and escalated where required.
- Support the maintenance of incident registers and reporting processes.
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General Support
- Provide administrative support to the Data Protection team.
- Assist with reporting activities and other assigned duties.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and promote good data handling practices across the organisation.
What We're Looking For
We're interested in candidates who:
- Have a genuine interest in data protection, privacy, and information governance.
- Understand the importance of confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.
- Are highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Can manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Are proactive, reliable, and eager to learn.
- Can work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Have good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with Adobe Acrobat would be advantageous.
Training and Development
As an apprentice, you will receive structured learning and support to develop your knowledge of:
- Data Protection legislation and principles
- Information governance
- Subject Access Requests
- Incident management
- Secure data handling practices
- Business administration and communication skills
Why Join Us?
- Gain hands-on experience in a specialist and growing field.
- Work alongside experienced Data Protection professionals.
- Receive recognised apprenticeship training and qualifications.
- Develop transferable skills for a long-term career in compliance, governance, risk, or data protection.
- Be part of an organisation that values responsibility, collaboration, empathy, and continuous improvement.
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You can find out more about the apprenticeship here: https://findapprenticeshiptraining.apprenticeships.education.gov.uk/courses/676
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to submit their application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
About Bpha
bpha is a leading Housing Association in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, providing high-quality, affordable homes and services. We own or manage over 19,500 properties and reinvest all income into improving homes, building new ones, and supporting communities. Our vision is to build places where people can live happily in homes they can afford, guided by values that shape everything we do.
Benefits
We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us, they aren’t simply little extras added on at the end, they’re fundamental parts of what we stand for, from the very beginning. As standard.
That’s why at bpha, we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day.
Our full benefits offering can be found here: https://www.bpha.org.uk/about-us/bpha-colleague-benefits/139/
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