Hybrid Data Protection, Information Security Assistant

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About the role

  • Data Protection & Information Security Assistant supporting compliance activities at Pharmacy2U, the UK's largest online pharmacy. Contributing to privacy governance and data protection initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Support and, with experience, lead the handling of data subject rights requests
  • Assist in investigating, documenting, and following up on data incidents and breaches
  • Contribute to risk assessments, DPIAs, and Legitimate Interest Assessments
  • Maintain core compliance records, including RoPAs, risk and incident registers, and training logs
  • Support internal audits and reviews of information governance and security frameworks
  • Help deliver and improve staff training across e-learning, webinars, and in-person sessions
  • Provide privacy input on new projects to ensure privacy by design
  • Monitor regulatory developments and share relevant guidance with internal teams
  • Work collaboratively with departments across the organisation to embed good governance practices
  • Coordinate and minute internal governance and compliance meetings
  • Respond to internal and external data protection queries and maintain shared guidance resources
  • Support completion of the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit
  • Help keep policies and procedures up to date and aligned with regulatory expectations
  • Manage governance inboxes and track tasks to ensure timely responses and follow-up

Requirements

  • Experience in a support, administration or coordination role
  • Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Confident using IT systems and able to learn new tools quickly
  • Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (intermediate level)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to plan, prioritise and manage workload in fast-paced environments
  • Comfortable working independently while being a reliable team player
  • Experience working within regulatory, ethical or compliance frameworks
  • Understanding of UK data protection and privacy legislation (UK GDPR, DPA 2018)
  • Driven, proactive and committed to delivering consistently high-quality, accurate work

Benefits

  • Competitive contributory pension
  • Occupational sick pay
  • Long-service awards and refer-a-friend bonuses
  • Professional registration fees covered (GPhC, NMC, CIPD and more)
  • Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (subject to eligibility)
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Flexible hybrid working to help balance work and home life
  • Private healthcare insurance at discounted rates (Aviva)
  • Employee Assistance Programme and in-house mental health support
  • Access to discounted gym memberships via Blue Light Card and benefits schemes
  • Regular health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Strong commitment to CPD, training and professional development
  • 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with service
  • Buy and sell holiday scheme
  • Blue Light Card and employee discount platform
  • Exclusive discounts at The Springs, Leeds
  • 25% off health & beauty purchases
  • 25% off Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor services
  • Regular social events throughout the year

Job title

Data Protection, Information Security Assistant

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£26,000 - £33,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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