Spectrum Community Health CIC

SAR Administrator

The closing date is 27 April 2026

Job summary

We're looking for a highly organised and detail-focused administrator to join our Subject Access Request (SAR) Administration Team. This key role helps ensure patients can exercise their data rights and that our organisation meets its legal obligations under data protection legislation.

If you enjoy structured work, have a sharp eye for detail, and take pride in delivering accurate, timely results, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job include:

  • Logging, tracking, and monitoring requests to ensure statutory deadlines are met
  • Liaising with colleagues and partner organisations to gather relevant information and documents
  • Reviewing and redacting sensitive or exempt information in line with GDPR and internal policies
  • Maintaining accurate records, audit trails, and documentation
  • Responding to queries from requesters and colleagues in a professional, supportive manner
  • Training colleagues on the SAR process
  • Supporting continuous improvements to SAR processes and information governance practices

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Join our team

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!

  • Access to NHS Pension
  • Annual leave on your Birthday
  • Welcome payment for some posts
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Training and Development opportunities
  • Flexible Working
  • Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
  • Up to 33 days annual leave

We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.

We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

847-MC-26-V847

Job locations

1 Navigation Walk

Wakefield

WF1 5RH


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the advertised vacancy, please see attached job description and person specification or contact Lois Pape on lois.pape@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk or 01924 311400

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the advertised vacancy, please see attached job description and person specification or contact Lois Pape on lois.pape@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk or 01924 311400

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Educated to GCSEs standard including Maths and English Language
  • NVQ / RSA Level 2 / 3 Business Admin or equivalent knowledge and experience
  • ECDL

Desirable

  • Data Protection foundation certificate or similar

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good understanding and knowledge of the Data Protection Act
  • GDPR and the principles of confidentiality
  • Understanding of Information Governance Principles
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality dealing with complex problems and confidential information
  • Understanding of Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information Requests and Requests for Medical Reports
  • Knowledge of administration and secretarial procedure
  • Diary management and minute taking skills
  • General administration skills
  • Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers
  • Handling confidential information

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of SystmOne
  • Office 365
  • Experience of working in healthcare administration
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Educated to GCSEs standard including Maths and English Language
  • NVQ / RSA Level 2 / 3 Business Admin or equivalent knowledge and experience
  • ECDL

Desirable

  • Data Protection foundation certificate or similar

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good understanding and knowledge of the Data Protection Act
  • GDPR and the principles of confidentiality
  • Understanding of Information Governance Principles
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality dealing with complex problems and confidential information
  • Understanding of Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information Requests and Requests for Medical Reports
  • Knowledge of administration and secretarial procedure
  • Diary management and minute taking skills
  • General administration skills
  • Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers
  • Handling confidential information

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of SystmOne
  • Office 365
  • Experience of working in healthcare administration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

1 Navigation Walk

Wakefield

WF1 5RH


Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

1 Navigation Walk

Wakefield

WF1 5RH


Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Administrator

Lois Pape

lois.pape@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk

01924311400

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

847-MC-26-V847

Job locations

1 Navigation Walk

Wakefield

WF1 5RH


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