Data Protection Advisor

We are a dynamic forward thinking, innovative and growing group. Having undertaken 62 acquisitions in the last 6 years, with more in the pipeline, our data protection responsibilities and workstreams are substantial. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that working together as one team across the Group is better for our customers, our businesses, and our employees. We believe that data protection compliance is an enabler for our businesses and projects, not a business prevention role.

In this role you will be responsible for assisting the integration, general management, and project oversight for all businesses across PIB Group in relation to compliance with Group policy and data protection legislation such as the Data Protection Act 2018, the UK and EU GDPR, and all other relevant legislation, regulation, and guidance.

**Responsibilities**:

- To advocate the values and principles of our Group policies and procedures
- To bolster the second line of defence within Data Security to support members of staff, regulators, and any relevant public bodies on issues related to the security of personal data
- To co-manage the Learning Security Platform, generating phishing emulations and learning experiences for targeted colleagues, as well as creating regular reporting for the Executive.
- To oversee the regular review of Payment Card Industry (PCI) and GDPR compliance for customer journeys and interactions with Group.
- To help maintain, revise, and implement policies and procedures to enable the Group to demonstrate compliance with its data protection requirements
- To be a resource and advisor for Champions around the Group
- To assist in the monitoring of mandatory and regular training plans and provide data protection advice and support for members of staff
- Promote a culture of data protection compliance and security across all parts of the Group

**Experience**:

- This role would suit someone who is familiar with face-to-face customer interaction
- This role would suit someone who is looking to take their first step into a new role
- This role would suit someone interested in hybrid working and enjoy independent responsibilities and projects, whilst still working as part of a team
- You will need to have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- You need to have a positive can-do attitude, be confident and have an eagerness to learn
- You will need to be competent in all Microsoft packages, especially Teams, Excel & Outlook

**Further information**

**As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits -**
- Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days
- Death in Service benefit of x4 salary
- Company pension scheme
- Very generous maternity and paternity leave packages
- A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package
- Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more
- Referral schemes
- Discounted rates on PIB products
- We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more
- If supporting the local community, engaging with charities and having the opportunity to 'give something back' interests you, you have the opportunity to take an extra day to support this with a Volunteering day.
- We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass - giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose
- PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development
- PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. From the individual actions that our colleagues take every day through to installing the right facilities across our premises, there are many measures in place to help reduce PIB's carbon footprint.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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