Data Protection Specialist

1 month ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Work Sponsors Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Protection Officer to join our team at Work Sponsors.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a genuine passion for data protection, can think innovatively, and provide practical and commercial advice in relation to data protection.

Job Description

The role of Data Protection Officer is crucial in ensuring the company's compliance with relevant data protection laws and regulations. This involves providing specialist guidance on data protection laws and regulations, facilitating compliance, and driving forward a culture where data protection is at the heart of the business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure that personal information is processed in line with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
  • Implement industry good practice through the use of appropriate data privacy frameworks.
  • Monitor compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, including managing internal data protection activities, raising awareness of data protection issues, providing training and awareness to staff, and conducting compliance reviews.
  • Manage data privacy breaches or near misses, support the identification of the root cause, mitigation, and monitor implementation to prevent recurrence.
  • Advise on and monitor data protection impact assessments.
  • Act as the point of contact for the ICO and for individuals whose data is processed or those who process data on behalf of the organization. Oversee timely response to data subject access requests.
  • Identify and understand key risks associated with processing, escalate as appropriate, and work closely with the risk team to monitor and mitigate these risks.
  • Provide specialist input on data handling and protection, including data classification, retention, loss prevention, and encryption, as well as emerging technologies such as AI.
  • Manage the DP team, coach and mentor team members to achieve outstanding levels of delivery, performance, challenge, and oversight.
  • Have an excellent understanding and knowledge of UK data protection legislation and regulatory regime, with a proven history of working in the field of data protection.
  • Demonstrate experience in applying and implementing Privacy by Design and Default, conducting Data Privacy Impact Assessments, and independent assessment of data breaches.
  • Have experience as a DPO in a B2C environment, ideally in the telecoms sector, with large customer data sets, including marketing.
  • Be able to perform the duties of a DPO independently, including corresponding with regulators and data subjects, providing advice and guidance to the business.
  • Be able to work with technical and security teams to develop data protection policies and processes.
  • Have strong writing skills, with the ability to perform detailed analysis and write clear, concise reports and advisory briefs.
Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this position is around £65,000-£75,000 per annum, depending on experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, pension scheme, and annual leave.

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