Data Protection Support Officer
Venesky Brown
Support ADPO with data protection tracking, SARs, policies and training
15 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Contractor
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Admin & Customer Services
Corporate & Professional Services
Engineering & Construction
Information Technology & Digital
Transport
Industrial
Role
What you would be doing
mailbox management
policy development
email security
data mapping
sar management
training support
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Data Protection mailbox;
- Contribute to the development of data protection policy, procedure and guidance; ensuring timelines, e.g., annual review dates, are actioned in good time;
- Provide guidance and support in regards email security, e.g., phishing, liaising with colleagues in Cyber Security, where required;
- Keep up to date with relevant legislation, policies and procedures, to ensure guidance and support provided to Inquiry teams is current and accurate;
- Support the ADPO in the work of the transfer of records;
- Support the ADPO with the development and maintenance of the data map and relevant audit procedures; this will include support and guidance to internal teams;
- Work with the ADPO to ensure Data Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Erasure requests are managed and responded to in line with statutory timelines, with responsibility for the upkeep of workflows and the record management systems to evidence full life cycle of each SAR;
- Support the ADPO through the completion and maintenance of relevant DP trackers and workflows;
- Provide input and support to the ADPO in the development of training and awareness of Data Protection across the various teams within SCAI;
What you bring
analytical
stakeholder
data protection
organisational
resilience
communication
- Strong analytical skills, with an ability to interpret and analyse diverse sources of information at pace and use this to identify key issues and support decision making and recommendations;
- Ability to build constructive relationships with colleagues and external organisations at all levels; and,
- A working knowledge of data protection legislation, associated issues and the handling of sensitive personal data;
- Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to work across teams and manage a range of competing priorities. This will require a flexible and proactive approach;
- A high degree of resilience and ability to deal with what can be a complex subject area.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team sharing information and communicating effectively with colleagues and others;
- Demonstrating an understanding of the complex factors involved in engagement.
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Company
Overview
£68 million
Annual Revenue
Revenue generated by September 2023.
2019–2023
Framework Appointment
Years active in NHS and Crown Commercial Service frameworks.
5% Club Member
Apprenticeship Commitment
Committed to fostering emerging talent in construction staffing.
- Grew from a single office to nationwide coverage via hubs in Edinburgh, Milton Keynes & Birmingham.
- Delivers bespoke recruitment for major public-private projects—from energy and rail to higher education and digital transformation.
- Team expertise spans Construction, Engineering, IT & Digital, Professional Services and Public Sector frameworks.
- Staff volunteered with Cross Tay Link Road project to aid school grounds restoration.
- Manage activities under control in accordance with sustainable development principles.
- Raise sustainability awareness among staff, visitors, candidates, and customers.
- Provide sustainability training and encourage sustainable practices at work, home, and in the community.
- Policy objective: Reduce paper usage and aim for a paperless office.
- Policy objective: Promote recycling by reducing non-recyclable item use and encourage reusable bags and coffee cups.
- Policy objective: Reduce office energy consumption.
- Policy objective: Decrease dishwasher usage and select more efficient programs.
- Operate a paperless office with cloud-based software to minimize printing.
- Maintain dedicated recycling facilities on-site.
- Encourage eco-friendly commuting: cycling, walking, public transport, car-sharing, participation in cycle-to-work schemes, and hybrid pool cars.
9% Emissions Increase
GHG Emissions Rise
Despite higher business growth, Scope 1 and 2 emissions increased by 9% year-on-year in 2023, demonstrating improved emissions efficiency.
60% Emission Reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Target
Aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2030, marking a significant step toward sustainability goals.
Net Zero by 2045
Comprehensive Climate Goal
A commitment to achieving Net Zero across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2045, reflecting a long-term vision for climate neutrality.
2022 GHG Baselining
Carbon Accounting Start
Established a baseline for greenhouse gas emissions in calendar year 2022, providing a foundation for future reporting and reductions.
- Target: reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 60% by 2030.
- 2023 emissions increased 9% year-on-year despite higher business growth, showing improved emissions efficiency.
- 2024 board objectives: reduce air travel; book low-carbon hotels; improve HSE opportunity management.
- Initiatives in progress or planned: workforce/stakeholder carbon awareness; carbon-expert staff; quantify commuting/home-working Scope 3 emissions via staff surveys; internal environmental challenges; engage suppliers/clients on carbon targets; encourage staff EV adoption via grants.
- Offsetting is only used after exhausting direct reduction and efficiency measures.
- Sustainability Policy commits to efficient resource use, minimising waste, water, and energy, preventing pollution.
- Annual objectives: paper reduction; recycling; energy reduction; water usage reduction.
- Office measures: paperless/cloud-based systems; on-site recycling; reusable bags; cycling/walking/public transport incentives; hybrid pool cars.
- Carbon Reduction Plan aligned to PPN 06/21, GHG Protocol and SECR standards: reported Scope 1, 2 and subset of Scope 3 emissions.
Annual Statement Approved April 2025
Modern Slavery Reporting
The company's modern slavery statement was last reviewed and approved by the Board in April 2025.
Comprehensive Annual Training
Employee Education
All employees receive comprehensive modern slavery training on an annual basis, with content refreshed yearly.
- Zero‑tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking, across operations and supply chains.
- Modern Slavery KPI tracking: number of audits/spot checks; supplier compliance rates; employee training completion; incident reporting and resolution.
- Supplier due diligence includes requiring evidence of commitment to anti‑slavery policies; audits, spot checks and contractual clauses in place.
- Whistle‑blowing mechanism for confidential reporting of modern slavery concerns.
- Engagement with industry groups (e.g., GLAA Construction Protocol, Supply Chain Sustainability School) on ethical labour practices.
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