Senior Data Protection Officer

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Howden Full time
About Us

At Howden, we value innovation, customer satisfaction, and teamwork. Our mission is to deliver exceptional results and push the boundaries of what is possible in the insurance industry.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Protection Officer to join our team in London. This is a challenging role that involves working closely with various stakeholders to ensure robust data protection across our UK Broking and Reinsurance Divisions.

In this role, you will lead the Data Protection Function in establishing, implementing, and maintaining a data protection control and oversight framework to safeguard compliance with applicable data protection laws. You will also provide guidance and support to Howden entities in fulfilling their data protection responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Develop and implement a comprehensive data protection strategy that meets the evolving needs of the organization.
  2. Provide expert advice on data protection matters, including Data Subject Requests, Personal Data Breaches, Data Protection Impact Assessments, and vendor due diligence.
  3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data protection compliance throughout the organization.
  4. Maintain data protection registrations and meet proficiency requirements through ongoing training and alignment to internal policies.
  5. Lead assigned projects, including integration of new business acquisitions and new policy administration systems.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A deep understanding of UK and EU data protection laws and ePrivacy regulations, including PECR.
  • Experience with data protection compliance in complex, multi-company environments.
  • Expertise in assessing and advising on personal data breaches, subject access requests, and contractual reviews with controllers and processors.
  • Solid understanding of information technologies and data security best practices.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.

Estimated salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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