Data Protection Co-ordinator

Data Protection Co-ordinator Join Us in Shaping a Culture of Data Protection Excellence Do you pride yourself on being highly organised, discreet, and an excellent communicator? Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can grow your skills in a meaningful and increasingly vital field? If so, the Data Protection Coordinator role at the Medical Protection Society (MPS) could be your perfect next step. We’re looking for someone with strong coordination and administrative skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work well with a wide range of stakeholders. You’ll need to know the basics of data protection, and a willingness to increase your knowledge and experience within the role, alongside training and support to succeed. Data Protection Co-ordinator Responsibilies As a Data Protection Coordinator, you’ll support our Data Protection Officer (DPO) team in delivering a trusted, high-quality service that ensures we remain compliant with data protection regulations across the globe. You’ll become an important point of contact across the organisation, helping us manage sensitive information, track key activities, and contribute to the success of our data protection and compliance function. What You’ll Be Doing * Helping respond to internal and external requests in a timely and professional manner; ensuring we meet key performance and service-level targets. * Supporting the smooth handling of data protection tasks such as data subject access requests (DSRs), breach reporting, assessments, and documentation. * Maintaining accurate data and records using MPS systems, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. * Organising digital files, folders, and communications in line with internal policy and data protection best practice. * Building strong working relationships with colleagues across MPS to improve collaboration and efficiency. * Supporting the development of training materials and internal awareness campaigns. * Staying up to date on changes in data protection regulations and sharing insights or improvement ideas with the wider team. * Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting decisions and action points. The Ideal Candidate What You’ll Bring We’re looking for someone who has: * Excellent organisational and time management skills * A high level of discretion and professionalism when working with sensitive or confidential information * Confidence communicating with people across all levels of an organisation * Great attention to detail and a willingness to take ownership of tasks * A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn new skills and concepts * Prior experience in a coordination, administration, or support role (any industry) In-depth experience in data protection is not required – if you're a fast learner and bring the right mindset, we’ll help you develop the knowledge you need to thrive in this role. About the Company * Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus. * 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us). * 25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays (option to buy/sell 5 days). * Private Medical Cover. * Career development and progression opportunities. 22% of our vacancies in 2023 were filled internally. * A culture that promotes inclusivity, wellbeing and rewards hard work. * Paid volunteering day. * Car Salary Sacrifice scheme. * Healthcare cash plan. * 6x salary death in service. * A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with a NHS-registered private GP. * Employee Assistance Programme. * A range of shopping discounts from major high-street retailers. Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 members around the world, in countries as diverse as the United Kingdom, South Africa and Hong Kong. Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit members and the wider healthcare professions. Membership provides access to expert advice and support together with the right to request indemnity for complaints or claims arising from professional practice. We continue to invest in our team to ensure that we are delivering the best possible service for members. This was recognised in 2016 when we were awarded an Investors in People Silver award. Why Join MPS? *Be part of an organisation with a strong purpose—protecting healthcare professionals around the world. *Gain exposure to an increasingly in-demand field: data protection and privacy. *Access excellent training and learning opportunities through our in-house Academy and LinkedIn learning. *Work in a supportive and inclusive environment that values growth, collaboration, and innovation. This is more than a job - it’s a career path into a growing and impactful field. If you're organised, trustworthy, and ready to grow, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a stronger, more secure future at MPS. Data Protection Co-ordinator