Data Protection Administrator (Hiring Immediately)

We’re Capital on Tap
Capital on Tap was founded with the mission to help small business owners and make their lives easier. Today, we provide an all-in-one business credit card & spend management platform that helps business owners save time and money. Capital on Tap proudly serves over 200,000 businesses across the world and our goal is to help 1 million small businesses by 2030.

The Role

We are looking for a Data Protection Administrator to be the backbone of our privacy operations. This is an administrative role based in our Cardiff office, perfect for someone with strong organisational skills and an eagerness to learn about data privacy. You will support both the UK and US functions by processing data rights requests and maintaining core data compliance records. The Data Protection Administrator supports the data protection team with daily operational tasks, documentation, data subject request processing, and basic compliance duties. Ideal for early-career professionals with an interest in data privacy.

What you’ll be doing

• Assist with processing data rights for example Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and Data Erasure Requests.
• Maintain records of processing activities (RoPA).
• Support privacy inbox triage and logging of incidents.
• Maintain documentation, templates, and data compliance trackers.
• Update internal privacy registers and monitoring dashboards.
• Support the team with data audits and evidence collection.
• Triage and escalate Data Complaints

We're looking for

Required skills/attributes

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to follow structured workflows.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to adapt quickly to new systems and processes.
• Understanding of working in financial services regulatory environment
• Shows a keen interest in learning new technologies, like leveraging AI tools and automation to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.

Nice to have skills/qualifications:

• Basic understanding of the UK data protection laws like GDPR, DPA 2018, PECR (however training will be provided).
• Awareness-level understanding of CCPA/CPRA, and emerging U.S. state privacy laws (training will be provided).
• Basic understanding of data protection and information security concepts.
• Previous experience in a Privacy, Compliance or a Complaint handling role would be an advantage.
• Experience working with AI or automation technologies, such as workflow automation tools or AI-assisted platforms, to enhance operational efficiency would be highly desirable.

Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome, consider and encourage applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusivity. Join us in creating a space where authenticity thrives, and everyone can do their best work.

Great Work Deserves Great Perks
We try not to take ourselves too seriously (all the time) so we make sure our office is decked out with a pool table, arcade machine, beer tap, and a couple of office dogs thrown in for good measure. Check out our benefits:
Private Healthcare including dental and opticians services through Vitality
✈️ Worldwide travel insurance through Vitality
Anniversary Rewards (£250, £500, £750, 4-week fully paid sabbatical)
Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme up to 7% match
Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
️ 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Annual Learning and Wellbeing Budget
Enhanced Parental Leave
Cycle to Work Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
6 free therapy sessions per year
Dog Friendly Offices
Free drinks and snacks in our offices

Check out more of our benefits, values and mission here .

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Excited to work here? Apply!
If you’d like to progress your career within our fast growing, profitable fintech then click apply and we will aim to get back to you within 3 working days (during busy periods this could take up to 5 working days.)]]>