Data Protection Housing Administrator (temp: Dartford, Kent)

Are you passionate about data protection and ready to make a difference in the housing sector? Adecco's key public sector client is seeking a dedicated Data Protection Administrator to join their Governance and Compliance Team in a full time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday), hybrid role (just 2 days in the Dartford office each week).

If you perform well in this 3 month temporary role, there is a strong possibility of this post going permanent later in 2026 where the annual salary range is from 29,940- 37,425. Reporting into the Data Protection Lead on a daily basis, this is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your administrative skills while contributing to the vital area of data privacy and protection!

What You'll Do:
In this varied and exciting role, you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with the Data Protection Lead to support colleagues in understanding data protection requirements.
• Managing a caseload of active data subject access requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Completing data breach reports and assisting with investigations, including setting actions and communicating lessons learned.
• Supporting colleagues with the implementation of the CCTV policy and handling download requests.
• Managing the data protection inbox and providing referrals for complex inquiries to the Data Protection Lead.
• Assisting with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and maintaining internal data protection registers.
• Keeping up to date with changes in data protection laws to contribute to policy updates and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For:
To thrive in this role, you should have:

Entry Requirements:

• Demonstrable ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Previous administration experience.
• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to work autonomously when needed.
• Clear and articulate communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience handling confidential information sensitively.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, including record keeping.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).

Proficient Requirements:

• Knowledge or experience with Data Protection Legislation.
• Experience in social housing is a plus.
• Proven ability to draught concise and accurate responses to customer inquiries and complaints.
• Strong relationship management skills with influencing and negotiation capabilities.

Important Details:

• Start Date: February 2, 2026
• Working Pattern: Full Time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
• Driving Required: No

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make an impact in data protection, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of data governance and compliance.