Data Protection Assistant (UK GDPR)

Location: Shirebrook, England, United Kingdom; full-time

Company

Frasers Group operates a multi-brand retail business spanning sports, premium and luxury brands, including hirify.global, Sports Direct, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

What you will do

• Support administration and maintenance of the Group’s data protection framework.
• Assist with data subject rights requests, including access, deletion, and correction.
• Maintain processing activity records, risk assessments, policies, procedures, and governance documentation.
• Support investigations into data protection incidents and breaches, supplier due diligence, and privacy reviews for new projects and systems.
• Monitor privacy inboxes, respond to routine queries, and prepare employee guidance, communications, and awareness materials.
• Monitor regulatory updates and provide general operational support to the Data Protection team.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an administrative, compliance, governance, or support role.
• Understanding of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Eagerness to develop knowledge of data protection and privacy regulations.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Nice to have

• Exposure to data protection, compliance, governance, risk, or legal administration.
• Experience in a regulated environment such as financial services, insurance, healthcare, or retail.
• Qualifications or studies in law, business, compliance, or information governance.
• Interest in privacy, technology, information security, or data governance.

Culture & Benefits

• Peer-nominated Frasers Champion recognition scheme, with eight monthly winners receiving double pay for one month.
• Head office employees spend one to two days each financial year in a store or warehouse through Retail Reconnect.
• Employee wellbeing programme with free gym classes, discounted gym memberships, and access to training, nutrition, and lifestyle advice.
• Free Retail Trust support, including a 24-hour wellbeing helpline, counselling, and financial and legal assistance.

Hiring process

• Shortlisted candidates may confirm key details before a first-stage recruiter interview focused on behaviours and alignment with company values.
• Successful candidates can expect one or two further interviews with the Hiring Manager or wider team, potentially including a presentation or practical task.