Data Protection Manager

Data Protection Manager required by our market leading, award winning, professional services organisation based out of either our clients Bath or London office. This is a hybrid role with 2 days per week onsite with flexibility.

The successful Data Protection Manager will support the Risk Director in the delivery of our clients risk management and compliance services with a large focused on data protection.

Responsibilities Include:

• Ongoing updates and monitoring of the businesses policies and procedures.
• Managing Subject Access Requests and other data requests.
• Creating data protection impact assessments.
• Managing the ongoing appointment of the EU Data Representative and the annual renewal of that service.
• Advising the business on the data protection/PECR implications of new business initiatives and general queries.
• Managing and maintaining the businesses Register of Processing Activities (“Data Map”) and risk assessments.
• Advising on reported data breaches.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance protection of sensitive/higher risk data and reduce data breaches.
• Identifying trends in data breaches, bringing serious issues to the attention of the Data Compliance Officer.
• Keeping up to date with changes to domestic and international data protection laws and updating policies accordingly.
• Leading on the creation and delivery of data protection training and regular communications for all staff members and on an ad hoc basis as required.
• Travelling to sites in the Southwest when required.

Required Background:

• Strong knowledge of data protection laws applicable to the UK
• Experience of managing subject access requests
• Experience of writing data protection focussed policies and procedures
• Experience of advising on data protection breaches and issues
• Excellent organisation capability with the ability to effectively prioritise
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to liaise effectively across the business
• Excellent attention to detail

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of data protection laws relevant to overseas data sharing/transfers
• Minimum degree-level education or equivalent
• Previous experience in risk and compliance

The excellent role comes with a starting salary of £55,000-65,000 p/a plus a benefits package which includes 25 Days holiday, Life Assurance, Group Personal Pension Plan, Health Care Cash Plan, Childcare Voucher Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Referral Bonus Scheme and a Season Ticket Loan (interest free) up to £10,000 to name but a few.

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