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Compliance Specialist (DSAR & GDPR) Position: Compliance Specialist Location: Coventry (CV3 4LF) -Onsite Employment Type: 12-Month Contract (Rollover) Pay Rate: £28.25 per hour Hours Per Week: 40.00 Hours IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (Applies) Department: HR Direct Service Ops Note: Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK without sponsorship. POSITION OVERVIEW Operating within the HR Direct Service Operations department, the Compliance Consultant will join an established team of 4 members, reporting directly to the Process Delivery Manager. The core purpose of this critical position is to embed and maintain compliance under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The successful candidate will take full responsibility for delivering the end-to-end processing of Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR), Pre-Action Protocols (PAPs) requests, and various other Information requests originating from third parties (including solicitors, Jobcentre Plus, and the Department for Work and Pensions) as well as internal employees. This is a high-priority function legally bound by strict statutory response windows. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Manage and execute the end-to-end processing of Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) and Pre-Action Protocols (PAPs) in complete compliance with GDPR legislations. Coordinate and respond to formal third-party information requests from solicitors, regulatory bodies, Jobcentre Plus, and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Analyze employee master data and maintain comprehensive team activity reporting metrics using advanced data tracking mechanisms. Proactively manage and prioritize personal workloads to consistently hit tight legal and statutory deadlines. Collaborate closely with the wider 4-member HR compliance team to align with broader operational goals and address shared department needs. Utilize critical thinking and risk-management principles to make swift, compliant, and defensible risk-based decisions on sensitive data disclosures. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Professional Experience: Proven background working in a similar compliance/data protection role or within a highly sensitive business operations environment. GDPR Knowledge: Comprehensive, practical understanding of Data Subject Access rights, specifically focusing on the statutory "right to access". Analytical Skills: Highly competent in utilizing Microsoft Excel to analyze large sets of employee master data and construct team activity reports. Autonomy & Ownership: Demonstrated ability to work independently, proactively taking complete ownership of tasks to drive successful outcomes. Communication & Influence: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the capability to interface confidently at all corporate levels alongside effective influencing abilities. Resilience & Agility: Energetic, enthusiastic, and highly resilient under time constraints; comfortable responding constructively to challenging new ideas and fast-moving inputs. Core Values: Operates with a high level of integrity, agility, and a team-first mindset focused on delivering positive organizational impacts. DESIRABLE SKILLS & SYSTEMS KNOWLEDGE Education: Relevant Bachelor's degree, higher education equivalent, or a relevant professional apprenticeship. HR Shared Services: Background working within an HR Shared Services infrastructure or a dedicated people-operations function. Systems Experience: Direct hands-on experience navigating People Data software and systems, specifically SuccessFactors Plus. Software Proficiency: Intermediate proficiency across the core Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Document Formatting: Competent in using a wide range of advanced tools and redaction instruments within Adobe Acrobat. Problem Solving: Proven project management and troubleshooting aptitude, specifically regarding mitigating technical or technological hurdles that threaten statutory deadlines.

Compliance Consultant - (phone number removed) - £28.54/hr umbrella rate Do you have a strong understanding of data access rights under GDPR? Elevate your career in compliance and make a real difference by embedding GDPR into an end-to-end process that protects people's rights every day. This Compliance Consultant role offers a high-priority opportunity to join a team of four, reporting into the Process Delivery Manager, where your sharp judgment, strong organisation, and confident communication will be truly valued. If you love turning complex regulations into clear, practical outcomes, the Compliance Consultant position is the perfect next step. What You Will Do: - Deliver GDPR-focused compliance across the end-to-end process for Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR), Pre-Action Protocols (PAPs) and other information requests from third parties, including solicitors, Jobcentre Plus and the Department for Work and Pensions. - Take ownership of accurate, timely handling of "right to access" requests, ensuring statutory deadlines are met with a strong focus on risk-based decisions. - Work collaboratively with the existing team to embed compliant ways of working and support consistent operational delivery across activity reporting. - Use Excel effectively to analyse employee master data and team activity reporting, supporting informed decision-making and operational improvements. - Provide clear, constructive communication at all levels, influencing stakeholders and helping move priorities forward under time constraints. - Tackle technological and process challenges proactively, including critical problem-solving where tools and systems impact delivery of legal timelines. What You Will Bring: - Experience working in a similar compliance environment or a sensitive business area, with a strong understanding of data access rights under GDPR. - The confidence to work independently and proactively, taking full responsibility for outcomes while balancing competing priorities. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders effectively at pace. - Highly competent Excel skills to support analysis of employee master data and reporting requirements. - Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, plus experience using a range of tools such as Adobe Acrobat, would be advantageous. The Compliance Consultant role supports this company's goal of dependable, high-quality service delivery by ensuring GDPR compliance is embedded into operational processes. You will help strengthen clarity, accountability and responsiveness across legal information requests, aligning with the standards expected from a professional HR and compliance function. Location: This Compliance Consultant role is based in Whitley, with position details centred around the Whitley Umbrella site. Interested?: Ready to make a meaningful impact as a Compliance Consultant? Apply now and take the next confident step in your compliance career. This role is Inside IR35. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.