Data Protection Analyst

Base Location:Dublin or Belfast

Salary: €40,800 - €61,200 (ROI) or £29,200 - £43,800 (NI) + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 18-month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for someone join SSE Airtricity as a Data Protection Analyst on an 18 month contract.

You will

manage the Data Protection mailbox, ensuring that Data Protection Incidents, Subject Access Requests (SAR) and requests for general guidance from the business are dealt with promptly, professionally and effectively manage all Data Protection Incidents, through investigation of incidents, analysis of trends to ensure risks are understood, taking effective action to minimise recurrence, and escalation of incidents in line with risk matrix and SSE policy and procedures oversee all Subject Access Requests by engaging with the in-team administrators, obtaining copies of data from a variety of sources, reviewing ‘what is personal data, applying exemptions, fulfilling SARs and responding to the customer within regulatory timescales interact with a range of stakeholders across the business, including Group Legal Data Protection, to ensure that data protection risks are understood, and that effective and compliant control mechanisms are in place to manage said risks assist the Data Protection Specialist (DPS) in the preparation of reports to the Group Data Protection Officer to demonstrate ongoing compliance with GDPR

You have

good working knowledge of Data Protection legislation proficiency in MS Office applications (particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint) an understanding of how to manage Subject Access Requests and data protection breaches strong investigative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence the implementation of effective improvements to control environment excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective and engaging relationships across all levels of the organisation and with external customers

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSE Airtricity, supplies around 750,000 domestic and commercial gas, electricity and home energy services customers in the Republic and Northern Ireland. Around 40% of the electricity SSE Airtricity supplies to its customers on an island basis is generated from renewable sources - the greenest energy supply of any provider on the island and over three times the average on an all-island basis.

We have ambitious targets to help our customers on their journey to Net Zero by increasing the accessibility of green energy solutions through the provision of customer-driven propositions and were a partner to customers and stakeholders as they seek ways to respond to the climate crisis.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Andy on andrew.elder3@sse.com / 01738 340826 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further.

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