Data Protection Analyst

Islamic Relief Worldwide are an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 35 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those effected by poverty, conflicts or natural disasters.
Islamic Relief Worldwide are currently recruiting for the position of 'Data Protection Analyst' to join the Governance team. The Governance Division is central to supporting the CEO, Board of Directors and Board of Trustees in the leadership and executive management of the organisation. It includes Legal, Internal Audit, Safeguarding, Data Protection and the Policy and Compliance Unit encompassing Whistleblowing and Complaints. The post holder will act as a technical expert on data protection, working to raise awareness of data protection requirements and good practice across all levels of the organisation.
The successful candidate must have or be:
* A qualification or equivalent in a discipline suited to the remit of the role such as data protection, information security, records/data management or business analysis
* Previous experience of working in a data protection or information governance role
* Excellent understanding of UK data protection laws and regulations and data subject rights
* Excellent levels of computer literacy particularly MS Excel
* Ability and motivation to travel within UK (regional offices, shops, meetings etc.)
If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW's mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 21st October 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
* screening clearance
* proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
* receipt of satisfactory references
Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Our values and commitment to Safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:
(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer