Data Protection and Information Governance Apprenticeship
| Posting date: | 28 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.26 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bootle, Sefton, L30 4XR |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 276302 |
Summary
Main Responsibilities:
Provide day to day support and specialist advice across the organisation on all matters relating to Information Governance and Data Protection, including compliance with data protection principles.
Assist with the management, coordination, and response to a range of information requests, including subject access requests.
Support the completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), contributing to the identification and management of risks.
Assist with internal and external data protection audits, visiting different parts of the organisation to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
Help coordinate and maintain the organisation’s formal records of processing activities in line with legislation, regulations, and best practice.
Work with the marketing team to develop internal communications that highlight legislative changes, encourage compliance, and promote good data protection practice.
Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to support compliance and provide guidance relating to Human Rights, Data Protection Law, and relevant codes of practice.
Manage a varied workload across information governance, compliance, and advisory activities, including supporting complex procurement projects and contractual arrangements.
Company Benefits
Generous annual leave of 23 days plus bank holidays.
Access to the Blue Light Card scheme, offering discounts with high street retailers.
Eligibility to apply for a TOTUM card, providing additional online and in store discounts with hundreds of retailers.
Training
L4 Data Protection and Information Governance.
Qualifications required
A minimum 2 A-Levels or a L3 Business Administration Diploama/NVQ
Skills required
Good communication
Active listening
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Time management
Data interpretation
Ability to use databases
Proficient in Microsoft packages, including Word and Excel
Prospects
Upon successful completion of the Level 4 Data Protection and Information Governance Practitioner apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent full time role within Autism Initiatives.
Qualification / Standard : ST0967 Data protection and information governance practitioner
Duration 18 Months
Provide day to day support and specialist advice across the organisation on all matters relating to Information Governance and Data Protection, including compliance with data protection principles.
Assist with the management, coordination, and response to a range of information requests, including subject access requests.
Support the completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), contributing to the identification and management of risks.
Assist with internal and external data protection audits, visiting different parts of the organisation to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
Help coordinate and maintain the organisation’s formal records of processing activities in line with legislation, regulations, and best practice.
Work with the marketing team to develop internal communications that highlight legislative changes, encourage compliance, and promote good data protection practice.
Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to support compliance and provide guidance relating to Human Rights, Data Protection Law, and relevant codes of practice.
Manage a varied workload across information governance, compliance, and advisory activities, including supporting complex procurement projects and contractual arrangements.
Company Benefits
Generous annual leave of 23 days plus bank holidays.
Access to the Blue Light Card scheme, offering discounts with high street retailers.
Eligibility to apply for a TOTUM card, providing additional online and in store discounts with hundreds of retailers.
Training
L4 Data Protection and Information Governance.
Qualifications required
A minimum 2 A-Levels or a L3 Business Administration Diploama/NVQ
Skills required
Good communication
Active listening
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Time management
Data interpretation
Ability to use databases
Proficient in Microsoft packages, including Word and Excel
Prospects
Upon successful completion of the Level 4 Data Protection and Information Governance Practitioner apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent full time role within Autism Initiatives.
Qualification / Standard : ST0967 Data protection and information governance practitioner
Duration 18 Months