SAPUK Data Protection Administration Volunteers

About this Opportunity

Overview:

Suicide Awareness Prevention UK (SAPUK) is a non‑profit Community Interest Company founded in 2016. We support people experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or overwhelming life challenges. Our mission is simple: guide people from crisis toward hope, help them regain their strength and sense of safety, and support them in moving forward with their lives.

SAPUK is powered solely by volunteers who bring compassion, lived experience, and a shared belief that no one should face their darkest moments alone. We work together to create safe, inclusive, trauma-informed spaces where everyone feels heard, valued,
and supported.

Organisation:

Suicide Awareness and Prevention UK (SAP;UK)

Minimum hours:

3

Closing Date:

September 1, 2026

Address:

Remote

Remote

Location:

Remote

About the organisation:

Suicide Awareness Prevention UK (SAPUK) is a dedicated, non-profit Community Interest Company (CIC), established in 2016, focused on providing support to individuals dealing with suicidal thoughts and tendencies. Our goal is to guide people from distress toward hope, helping them regain the strength to live their lives to the fullest. We offer various volunteer roles both remote and in-person. In-person roles based in Dewsbury, Blackburn and the surrounding area

Full Details:

SAPUK provides daily support through an instant messaging service operating from 6am to 11pm, Monday to Friday. With over 100 active volunteers, our admin and compliance teams play a vital role in keeping the charity safe, organised, and legally compliant.

This role supports SAPUK’s internal data protection, information governance, and compliance processes. You will help ensure that SAPUK handles personal data lawfully, securely, and transparently, in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who already has strong data protection knowledge or is currently studying toward a recognised qualification and wants to apply their learning in a real‑world environment.

When and Where:

Remote, weekly 3-6 hours

Additional Information

Requirements / Restrictions:

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Specific Requirements or Restrictions

18+ UK resident Must have submitted a cover letter and CV Strong written communication Excellent attention to detail Own laptop and stable internet Trustworthy, professional, and proactive Ability to maintain strict confidentiality Data Protection Knowledge You must have one of the following: A strong working understanding of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 OR Be currently studying toward a recognised data protection, information governance, or compliance qualification (e.g., BCS, CIPP/E, university module, CPD course) and want to apply your learning in practice Skills & Experience You should be confident in: Understanding lawful bases, data subject rights, retention rules, and exemptions Recognising and escalating potential data breaches Applying data protection principles to real‑world scenarios Liaising with internal teams and external bodies Explaining complex requirements clearly to non‑experts Supporting audits, compliance checks, or policy reviews Understanding data security measures and access controls Managing data quality and correcting inaccuracies

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