Data Protection & Information Governance Apprentice

Summary

Level 4 Data Protection & Information Governance Apprenticeship

• Based at Manchester Airport
• Duration of 18 months to start asap
• We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds

Why MAG?

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate. Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We’re committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities.  Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities. At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Care Concierge service

The role

The Level 4 apprenticeship program is a work-based learning program designed to develop your knowledge and technical competencies in Data Protection and Information Governance as well as your professional skills, and behaviours in technology functions or wider business areas. You’ll work closely with the Data Protection Manager and your primary responsibilities will include monitoring and responding to data protection enquiries; administration of subject access requests, including data searches, filtering and redactions; updating the data breach log and support with investigations and reporting; contributing to the development of new data management processes and procedures; investigating data protection complaints and incidents from internal and/or external stakeholders.

What will make you successful in the role?

You’ll have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as the ability to use your own initiative. You’ll be able to demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methods. You’ll have a genuine interest in data privacy and the secure handling of information with an interest in reading, interpreting and applying legislation. You’ll have a good attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines. You’ll have strong communication skills including proven computer literacy skills including the use of Office365 (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint).

Minimum Requirements

Government funding requirement states you’ll must live in England and have the right to work in the UK. Apprentices must already have at least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4 or above, including Maths and English, to be eligible.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.

You can contact the team by emailing HR.Recruitment@MAGAirports.com

Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace – Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity