Data Protection Support Officer NEW PureGym Posted today Competitive Angel

OverviewThe PureGym Way

PureGym is the No.1 gym operator in the UK, and the 4th largest gym operator worldwide. With 600+ gyms and over 2 million members across the UK, Europe and the US, we are the gym where Everybody is Welcome. We champion diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels free to be. We’re proud to be recognised as a Top Institute Employer, reflecting our commitment to excellence in employee experience and workplace culture.

Free nationwide gym membership for you + 1

Hybrid working

A truly flexible working culture

Personal private healthcare, including digital GP

Life insurance x4

Company pension contribution

25 days annual leave, plus 1 personal day

Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days)

Great learning and development resources

Enhanced maternity pay, paternity and adoption leave

About the teamThe Data Protection Support Officer and Data Compliance Specialist will make up the Data Protection team for the organisation. The team provide expertise to ensure that the business is protected and remains compliant in all practices whilst remaining agile and being able to operate and make risk based commercial decisions.

The RoleLocation: London — 2 days in the office; ability to travel internationally.

Type: Full TimeContract type: Perm

The Data Protection Support Officer will support the Data Compliance Specialist in ensuring that the organisation is compliant in all Data Protection Regulation across the PureGym Group including UK, Denmark, USA and Switzerland.

Key responsibilities

Act as first point of contact for all emails sent to the Data Protection mailboxes

Review, categorise, prioritise and respond to incoming external data protection requests and queries

Escalate complex or high-risk issues to the DPO

Track and conduct all member and employee Subject Access Requests and maintain Subject Access Request log. Coordinate with teams to gather requested information, complete redactions for SARs and maintain accurate records of all requests received.

Action and maintain a log Right to Erasure requests, and send out responses to requestors

Complete and log Data Breach reports and mitigating actions for low-medium risk breaches, and escalate high risk breaches immediately

Supply monthly reports of mailbox activity

Support training and awareness initiatives alongside the Data Compliance Specialist based on mailbox trends

Support the Data Compliance Specialist with other Data Protection compliance activities as required

The PersonHave demonstrable experience and knowledge within Data Protection work from a similar position, with a particular focus on handling Data Rights Request and Data Sharing with third parties

Are collaborative and dialogue-oriented with a can do attitude

Well organized and a practical problem solver with a keen attention to detail

Disciplined, is calm under pressure, and thrives working at pace

Strong diligence, prioritization, and organizational skills, and is an initiative taker

Educational background is desirable, but it is a prerequisite that you have experience working with data protection compliance in the UK and Europe

Highly proficient in Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experienced in building strong and credible relationships with a wide stakeholder group

A dedicated and hard-working team player with high energy, and who communicates effectively and works collaboratively

Lives and breathes our values in everything they do

Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office and willingness to travel internationally as required

PureGym is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our company mantra is ‘Everybody Welcome’ and we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive place to work. From a hiring standpoint, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our PureGym colleagues reflect the diversity of the nation as well as our millions of gym members we serve.

Join us on our mission is to bring high quality, affordable fitness to everyone, everywhere.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be withdrawn at any time. Early application is ..... full job details .....