Data Protection Officer

**Data Protection Officer** (Contract)

Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for Extension)

Location: London/Hybrid

Rate: A highly competitive salary is available for suitable candidates

Role Profile

Reporting to the Chief Counsel, you will be responsible for building and leading the Data Protection function and developing what a permanent role would look like. You will monitor compliance and data practices internally to ensure compliance with requirements under the GDPR and other relevant legislation.

You'll sit within the Legal Team but work in collaboration with the Head of Information and Cyber Security to propose a framework for Data Protection. The framework should clearly outline the responsibilities and accountabilities of the Legal Team, the Information Security Team, the Data Protection Officer function and other relevant teams in order to mature our Data Protection compliance capabilities where required given the new legislation anticipated later this year.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Educated to degree level, or possessing equivalent qualifications or experience in relevant field


• Significant and proven experience as a Data Protection Officer


• Experienced in leading the building of a Data Protection compliance function


• Leadership excellence, combined with highly tuned interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.


• Effective management of stakeholder interests across a complex organisational structure


• Creative thinking and problem analysis


• Credibility and confidence working at senior levels in the organisation; comfortable working with C-suite executives across the range of business functions

Core Responsibilities:

• Monitoring Compliance: Ensuring the organisation complies with Data Protection laws and regulations.


• Advising and Educating: Providing guidance to the organisation and its employees on Data Protection laws, policies, and practices.


• Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA): Conducting or advising on assessments to identify and mitigate privacy risks associated with data processing activities.


• Record-keeping: Maintaining records of data processing activities and ensuring documentation aligns with legal requirements.


• Communication: Serving as a point of contact for data subjects and supervisory authorities regarding Data Protection matters.


• Internal Advocacy: Advocating for Data Protection principles within the organization and fostering a privacy-aware culture.


• Incident Response: Coordinating responses to data breaches or privacy incidents and reporting such incidents to the relevant authorities when required.


• Training: Organizing and conducting training programs to ensure employees are aware of and adhere to Data Protection policies.


• Collaboration: Collaborating with IT, legal, and other relevant departments to implement and maintain effective Data Protection measures.


• Stay Informed: Keeping abreast of changes in Data Protection laws and industry best practices, and updating organisational policies accordingly.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

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As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.