Deputy DPO

Deputy Data Protection Officer – Home based – UK wide

Our client is a long established and highly successful Financial Services business who are looking to recruit a Deputy DPO. In this role you will support the Data Protection Officer to help shape and evolve the firms Data Protection function, providing advice to the business and its stakeholders on a range of data protection matters.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide practical advice to the business on a broad range of data protection related matters
• Assess risk and ensure regulatory deadlines are met
• Develop the Data Protection compliance monitoring programme for Data Protection across the Group working collaboratively with the business
• Ensure Privacy by Design requirements are met and privacy risks are managed
• Lead, support and participate in working groups that promote privacy and provide ongoing support across the organisation
• Deliver training and awareness of Data Protection across the Group
• Develop existing Policy Documentation, Processes Notices and Procedures and related practical guidance
• Keep up to date with the latest changes in applicable legislation, industry news and guidance
• Complete any other task as defined by the DPO to meet the operational needs of the Data Protection team

Job Requirements:

• Expert knowledge of UK data protection law including direct marketing
• Practical experience of two years or more in developing and implementing data protection related policies, processes and procedures as part of a privacy program
• Experience and the ability to design and delivery specialist role-based training
• Experience in working collaboratively with project teams to ensure Privacy by Design and Default requirements are being met
• Manage Privacy risks effectively via Data Protection Impact Assessments, Legitimate Interest Assessments and Transfer Risk Assessments
• Able to provide risk-based, considered and practical advice to the business on a broad range of Data Protection related matters
• Able to apply a range of research techniques to gather relevant information for Horizon Scanning
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a proven track record in stakeholder management
• Drive and determination to complete work to a high standard with excellent attention to detail

Please note, should feedback not be received within 28 days due to the large volume of applications, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful. However, we may be in touch with similar relevant opportunities.

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