Data Protection Associate

Why loveholidays

At loveholidays were on a mission to open the world to everyone. As a key member of our data protection team youll help ensure we maintain the highest standards of data privacy and security building trust with our customers and stakeholders whilst delivering unmissable value for their next getaway..

About the team
As a key member of our Information Security team youll report directly to the Information Security Manager who in turn reports to the Director of Business IT. Working at the intersection of technology legal and business operations youll collaborate extensively with our legal counsel and engineering teams as data protection and SAR processes touch every corner of our organisation.

This role offers an exceptional springboard into information security providing a unique vantage point to understand how a highgrowth technology company operates. Youll gain invaluable exposure to our technical architecture business processes and governance frameworks while developing your expertise in a supportive environment. The role provides an excellent opportunity to build relationships across the business and develop a comprehensive understanding of how modern tech companies approach data protection and privacy.

The impact youll have:

As our Data Protection Associate you will be instrumental in shaping our data protection strategies and processes. Reporting to the Information Security Manager youll take ownership of our Subject Access Request (SAR) processes ensuring we maintain the highest standards of compliance with UK & EU GDPR and ICO regulations. Your role will be crucial in maintaining trust with our customers and stakeholders while ensuring their data privacy rights are protected.

Your daytoday:

Manage endtoend Subject Access Requests (SARs):

• Verify requester identities.
• Assess the scope of requests.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather data.
• Ensure responses are provided within regulatory timeframes.

Review and redact information:

• Redact sensitive information from collected data.
• Maintain transparency with requesters about redactions.

Communication:

• Communicate with requestors throughout the SAR process.
• Interact with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) as needed.

Record keeping and reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive records of SAR activities.
• Track compliance metrics.

Training and guidance:

• Provide training to team members on SAR procedures.
• Ensure team members understand their responsibilities in the SAR process.

Your skillset:

Were looking for someone who brings a comprehensive understanding of UK & EU GDPR and ICO regulations combined with handson experience in handling Subject Access Requests or similar data protection responsibilities. Your communication skills should be excellent as youll be interacting with stakeholders at all levels.

The role requires:

• Strong analytical and problemsolving capabilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent requests with meticulous attention to detail
• Experience in data privacy legal compliance or information security

Desirable

While not essential we would value candidates who bring:

• A degree in Law Information Security or Business Administration
• Previous experience in the travel sector
• Knowledge of privacyenhancing technologies and tools

Perks of joining us:

• Company pension contributions at 5%
• Individualised training budget for you to learn on the job and level yourself up
• Discounted holidays for you your family and friends
• 25 days of holidays per annum (plus 8 public holidays) increases by 1 day for every second year of service up to a maximum 30 days per annum
• Ability to buy and sell annual leave
• Cycle to work scheme season ticket loan and eye care vouchers

At loveholidays we focus on developing an inclusive culture and environment that encourages personal growth and collective success. Each individual offers unique perspectives and ideas that increase the diversity and effectiveness of our teams. And we value the insight and potential you could bring on our continued journey.

The interview journey:

• TA screening 30 mins
• 1st stage with Hiring Manager 45 mins
• Final stage with key stakeholder/s including a task to present in office 1 hour

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime