Data Protection Officer
| Posting date: | 03 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 to £45,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 May 2024 |
| Location: | City Of Manchester, Greater Manchester, m2 6dn |
| Company: | The Recruitment Co |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH23703_1712155552 |
Summary
Data Protection/Compliance officer
Location: Manchester
Role Overview: Are you an experienced Data Protection professional looking for a new challenge? We're seeking a talented individual to join our client's Compliance department as a Data Protection Lead. Based at their our head office in Manchester, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the company's complies with data protection and privacy laws.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain data protection, information security, and cyber security policies.
- Manage the firm's information asset register and records of processing.
- Act as the internal expert on data protection, providing support to compliance analysts and handling complex queries.
- Handle data requests including subject access and erasure requests.
- Collaborate with the IT department, particularly the cyber team, to assess the effectiveness of information and cyber security controls.
- Assist the Head of Risk & Compliance with cyber liability insurance renewal.
- Identify and mitigate emerging and current risks across departments.
- Review commercial agreements from a data protection perspective.
- Design and deliver training courses and guidance on data protection to all departments.
- Provide research and technical advice on data protection and privacy law.
Our client isn't just about a job - it's about being part of a supportive community where your contributions are valued. In addition to a rewarding career, they offer
- A minimum of 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service.
- Flexible working arrangements with hybrid working options.
- Opportunities for charitable work with two days allocated per year.
- Engaging in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
- Annual promotions process open to all staff.
The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.