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Data Protection Analyst
Reporting to: Information Governance Manager and DPO
Contact term: This is a full-time permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.
Salary for this Role: From £40,400 with benefits, subject to skills and experience
About us
The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.
About the role
Are you passionate about data protection and doing things the right way?
This role sits at the heart of how Subject Access Requests are managed and how responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR are met. You’ll play a key part in shaping smarter ways of working, supporting colleagues with practical advice and partnering closely with the Data Protection Officer on everything from training and impact assessments to improving data protection practices across the organisation. The role also contributes to the wider Risk and Compliance agenda, helping to build a confident and positive data protection culture.
See the full job description here.
What you will be doing
You will be responsible for:
- Owning and managing the DSAR process end-to-end, from collation and review through to redaction and response.
- Keeping things slick and compliant by continuously improving DSAR processes and spotting smarter, more efficient ways of working.
- Producing clear, high-quality responses, confidently explaining where information has been withheld and why.
- Staying ahead of risk – escalating complex or time-critical requests to senior stakeholders when needed.
- Handling sensitive investigations and complaints under the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR with care and confidence.
- Building strong relationships across the organisation while championing privacy, security and best practice in everything you do.
About you
You will have:
(Minimum criteria *)
Essential:
- Confident handling complex Subject Access Requests, including reviewing and redacting sensitive employee data. *
- Strong understanding of DSAR exemptions and how to apply them correctly. *
- A clear, confident communicator – comfortable producing accurate responses and reports for senior stakeholders. *
Desirable:
- Experience working in a professional, fast-paced or complex organisation.
- Calm, organised and great under pressure, with excellent attention to detail.
- Sound judgement, strong prioritisation skills and the confidence to spot risks and raise them early.
- A collaborative team player who builds positive, trusted working relationships.
- Comfortable using IT systems to handle information securely and accurately.
About Working at the Crick
Our values
Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture!
- We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.
- We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
- We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.
At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply.
Find out more about life at the Crick.
What will you receive?
At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:
- Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
- Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
- Health & Well-being:
- 24/7 GP consultation services.
- Occupational health services and mental health support programs.
- Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
- Work-Life Balance:
- Back-up care for dependents.
- Childcare support allowance.
- Annual leave purchase options.
- Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
- Perks:
- Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts.
- Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.
Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.
We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
The Francis Crick Institute is an independent charity, established to be a UK flagship for discovery research in biomedicine.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Since 1960 we have invested more than £500 million in blood cancer research in the UK. Where we’ve invested, survival rates and quality of life have improved. We’ve been working to beat blood cancer for over 50 years, and we won’t stop until we do. Be a part of our story and help us change the world.
We’re looking for a Senior Research Grants Officer to play a key role in delivering and strengthening our research portfolio spanning translational and clinical research. You’ll lead on the coordination and delivery of the Transformational Research Awards Scheme, support clinical trial review processes, and oversee a portfolio of active grants to ensure funding decisions and post-award management are rigorous, transparent and strategically aligned.
You’ll also play an important part in strengthening how we fund and manage research. From supporting the implementation of a new Grants Management System to refining processes and providing expert guidance to researchers, committee members and senior stakeholders, you’ll help ensure our investment delivers maximum impact. If you bring strong biomedical knowledge, grant administration experience and a passion for driving progress for people affected by blood cancer, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a hybrid role with regular anchor days in our London office, alongside attendance at key meetings, conferences and team events throughout the year.
We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We research, we support, we care. Because it’s time to beat leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and all types of blood cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Tree Aid:
At Tree Aid, we believe trees and people are deeply connected. More than just nature’s gift, trees are a lifeline — vital for survival, resilience and opportunity.
Our mission goes beyond just planting trees, as we work to create lasting change for both people and the planet. Since 1987, we’ve partnered with communities across Africa, harnessing the power of trees to improve lives and advocate for those most affected by poverty and the climate crisis.
Through our work, we restore ecosystems, build sustainable livelihoods, and drive positive climate action. By working hand in hand with local communities, we prioritise their knowledge and needs to make an impact that lasts for generations.
About the role:
The Data Analyst (Geo-Spatial) is a key position in the Monitoring & Evaluation team and works closely with the wider Programmes Team to support the process of collecting, analysing, managing and storing high quality data.
The position is pivotal in the development and implementation of a new digital Information Management System (IMS) for the organisation’s Monitoring and Evaluation data. This involves working in partnership with a range of both internal and external stakeholders.
The position will play a key role in turning geospatial evidence into insight for programme quality, landscape impact and carbon integrity.
Main duties:
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Lead on the analysing and interpretation of geo-spatial data across the organisation using a range of GIS, remote sensing and spatial analysis tools to support monitoring, evaluation and learning
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Produce spatial analyses and maps to assess restoration, tree cover, land use and ecosystem change over time at project and landscape scale
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Develop, maintain and manage online dashboards and visual analytics products to support programme management, learning and decision-making
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Working with external developers, design and maintain digital data collection tools and workflows, covering data capture, aggregation, analysis and visualisation for project indicators and organisational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Develop and maintain the organisational M&E geospatial database, focusing on areas of land benefiting from restoration activities, including tree planting, tree survival, landscape regeneration, and agroforestry systems
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Work closely with the NbS and Carbon team to produce, analyse and quality-assure geospatial data used for carbon programmes, including baseline development, monitoring and verification
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Support landscape-level impact assessment by integrating geospatial data with field monitoring data and other information sources
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Implement and uphold good data management practices, including: data quality checks, version control, documentation, secure storage and data governance
Additional duties:
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Work together with the other members of the Monitoring and Evaluation team on improving technical support of all Tree Aid programmes
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Digital Survey Creation: Using software solutions to create digital surveys to be administered via phone/tablet by field staff
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Learn and develop new software applications with vision for integration into Tree Aid workflow
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Any reasonable duty may be assigned that is consistent with the job and its level of responsibility
About you:
Person Specification: Qualifications/Knowledge and Experience
Essential
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Experience using Python for data analysis and visualisation, particularly in the context of spatial data.
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Experience using SQL to query relational databases.
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Experience of producing interactive maps drawing on a range of data sources.
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Experience using GIS software applications (preferably QGIS) for processing and visualising spatial data.
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Experience with version control tools such as Git and GitHub.
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Working with and analysing complex data sets.
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Commitment to the vision and values of Tree Aid.
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Enthusiastic and positive attitude; flexible and adaptable.
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Ability to use own initiative, to self-manage responsibilities, and deliver tasks in a timely manner.
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Excellent MS Office including MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English).
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Right to live and work in the UK.
Desirable
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Experience working with remote sensing datasets.
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Experience of creating digital survey forms in open-source software for collecting data and using logical functions to limit or control questions and answers.
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Experience of developing and managing relational databases.
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Experience with: OnaData (AKUKO).
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Experience with: Open Data Kit (ODK).
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Experience with: R programming language for data processing and analysis.
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Experience with: Google Earth Engine.
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Experience with: Deep learning (e.g., SciPy, Pytorch, Tensor).
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Understanding of: Carbon dynamics and Land Restoration.
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Experience in the: Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM).
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Ability to transfer complex algorithms between softwares and coding languages.
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Ability to scientifically defend geospatial analysis outputs.
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Working knowledge of French.
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BSc/BA in relevant discipline.
Benefits:
Optional benefits of working at Tree Aid include:
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A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 2% and we will contribute 6%)
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33 days holiday (inc bank holidays) +1 more day per year up to 38 holiday days
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Flexible, hybrid working
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Quarterly social events
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Opportunity to take free weekly French lessons to support communication with our colleagues in West Africa
Our approach to recruitment:
We recruit with openness and transparency. We employ people on the basis of their ability to carry out the role being recruited for. We ensure that no applicant receives less favourable treatment than any other on the grounds of disability, gender, race, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, caring responsibilities or hours of work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.