Data Protection Apprentice

£25,877.80 per annum

We are looking for a motivated and detail‑oriented Data Protection Apprentice to join our Data Protection team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in data protection, privacy, and information governance while gaining valuable workplace experience and professional training.

Bedford, Permanent, Fixed Term

Key Responsibilities

• Data Protection Administration
  • Manage and monitor the Data Protection inbox.
  • Respond to enquiries or escalate them appropriately.
  • Support the effective administration of data protection processes and records.
• Data Subject Rights Requests
  • Coordinate and administer data subject rights requests, including Subject Access Requests (SARs).
  • Track cases and monitor statutory deadlines.
  • Prepare and redact documentation in accordance with established procedures.
  • Maintain accurate records and correspondence throughout the process.
• Incident Management
  • Log and triage personal data breach reports.
  • Ensure incidents are recorded accurately and escalated where required.
  • Support the maintenance of incident registers and reporting processes.
• General Support
  • Provide administrative support to the Data Protection team.
  • Assist with reporting activities and other assigned duties.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and promote good data handling practices across the organisation.

What We’re Looking For

• Have a genuine interest in data protection, privacy, and information governance.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.
• Are highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Can manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Are proactive, reliable, and eager to learn.
• Can work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Have good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with Adobe Acrobat would be advantageous.

Training and Development

• Data Protection legislation and principles
• Information governance
• Subject Access Requests
• Incident management
• Secure data handling practices
• Business administration and communication skills

Why Join Us?

• Gain hands‑on experience in a specialist and growing field.
• Work alongside experienced Data Protection professionals.
• Receive recognised apprenticeship training and qualifications.
• Develop transferable skills for a long‑term career in compliance, governance, risk, or data protection.
• Be part of an organisation that values responsibility, collaboration, empathy, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Supportive and caring environment that empowers employees to be happy, healthy, and inspired, every day.
• Standard benefits package, details of which can be found here: https://www.bpha.org.uk/about-us/bpha-colleague-benefits/139/

Additional information about the apprenticeship can be found here: https://findapprenticeshiptraining.apprenticeships.education.gov.uk/courses/676

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