Data Protection Manager

2 days ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom VNI Finance Full time £35,000 - £40,000 per year

VNI Finance is delighted to be supporting our key client in the city centre of Glasgow with the recruitment of a Data Protection Manager.

The role will work across a number of senior stakeholders and play a pivotal role in the rollout of ISO27001:2022.

Our client has a renowned and supportive culture and provides a fantastic career platform for individuals.

Role overview:

  • Work across multiple departments to ensure data protection is embedded, promoting best practice.
  • Coordinating department functional leads (DFL's) to ensure compliance across all departments.
  • To maintain and update Data Protection policies, procedures and standards as appropriate for the business
  • To deliver annual GDPR Roadmap requirements.
  • To keep up to date with new legislation or other regulatory changes and make recommendations as necessary to ensure that risks are mitigated as well as ongoing compliance.
  • Design and deliver classroom-based data protection training for colleagues.
  • Manage requests from data subjects (access, rectification, erasure).
  • Manage DPIAs, assess risks and implement mitigation strategies in conjunction with DFL's.
  • Act as first point of contact for the assessment, resolution and reporting of any data breaches escalating as appropriate.
  • Investigate data breaches in line with response plans.
  • Maintain records of processing activities and compliance evidence – utilising DPOrganiser.
  • Day to day management of Data Protection mailbox and processes.
  • Attend wider group Data Protection Forum.
  • Play an active part in the achievement and maintenance of ISO 27001 certification.
  • Enforce group information security policies, and procedures to protect information assets.
  • Assist with the identification, evaluation and mitigations for security risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Work with department DFL's to integrate information security into business processes and goals.

Candidate Background:

  • Advanced knowledge of data protection regulations and procedures.
  • 2 years of experience in a Data Protection role
  • Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Understanding of information security principles, with the desire to learn and enhance skillset in this area.
  • Confident reviewing controls, assessing risks, and producing clear, well-evidenced mitigation plans
  • An understanding of data mapping methodologies.
  • Able to work effectively with auditors, suppliers and colleagues, presenting information clearly and professionally.
  • Ability to report accurately and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrates a strong work ethic and maintains very high standards with high levels of attention to detail.
  • Enthusiastic team player with emotional intellect to develop effective networks and drive change.
  • IT literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Package:

  • £35,000-£40,000
  • Hybrid working 3/2
  • Free travel into the city centre office

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