Data Protection Apprenticeship DHL

Working within the wider Digital & Technology Team, you will work with a passionate team, focusing on the things below and many more.

• Supporting the DPO (Data Protection Officer) in ensuring compliance with GDPR and UK Data Protection Act 2018 which brings the regulation into UK law
• Shadowing existing Data Privacy Managers with a view to leading on initiatives and projects relating to the implementation and evolution of data protection controls, processes, and standards with business stakeholders
• Coordinating with, training and directly supporting Data Protection Champions within the region to ensure that they effectively deliver localised focus support to their allocated business unit(s)
• Managing Data Privacy Impact Assessments with business stakeholders to ensure that high risk processing is identified and mitigated focused on regression recording, new business opportunities and changes to processing in current operations to minimise the risk to DHL and the data subjects
• Support the maintenance of a register of data processing operations and suitable reports to prove compliance
• Manage the generation of adequate, suitable and accurate records to meet requirements of legislation
• Report on compliance to the DPO.Support region wide focus on appropriate handling and protection of employee & customer personal data
• Support the team with regards to data protection questions and queries from UKI stakeholders
• Support customers in identifying, resolving actual/potential data protection issues and handling audit requirements
• Support the handling, investigation and resolution of data breaches and incidents as required
• Supporting where necessary the handling of Data Subject requests for DHL employees and customer related personal data
• Management of key operational tooling which supports the team’s BAU activities including, but not limited to, the Activity Log and shared Data Protection Mailbox, allowing us to effectively triage and allocate the team’s workload

Our Data Protection and information Governance Level 4 Programme is all about developing the skills required to become a subject-matter expert. From day one, you’ll take on real responsibility with a supportive culture that helps you develop your skill set, whilst building on your stakeholder management skills.

21-month structured Programme with our partner Damar Training

Early accountability and fast progression

Regular performance feedback and personal growth planning through a structured learning plan. Contribute to DHL’s sustainability 2050 mission of zero emissions. The opportunity to network with the wider Graduate and Apprentice population.

Give back to the community through DHL’s Foundation by helping achieve the vision to end youth unemployment. 

Logistics is more than getting the product from A to B. At DHL Supply Chain we combine management and value-added services with our customised, integrated logistics solutions, which drives resilience, efficiency, improves quality and creates competitive advantage. 

Our Data Protection Team support the business in delivering the detailed customer and internally focused elements of our regulatory obligations, to safeguard the information assets and reputation of our organisation, our customers and employees, in line with legal requirements and contractual arrangements. 

This role is responsible for supporting the delivery of a compliant culture within the region and rolling out the specified data protection compliance framework for UKI in conjunction with the DPO, Data Protection Team and Business Data Protection Champions.

Offboard into a permanent role with DHL Supply Chain.