Group Data Protection Officer

Our client, a leading group within the Ipswich area, and one of the largest businesses in the East of England are looking to appoint a Group Data Protection Officer to join their team. This is a great opportunity to join a modern, forward thinking business who are expanding. If you have Data Protection experience - we want to hear from you!

Duties:

• The role is appointed to fulfil the statutory obligation under the General Data Protection Regulation to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO)
• The Group DPO will be responsible for overseeing the Groups data privacy compliance programme.
• Reporting into the Group Chief People Officer will provide the Board of Directors and the Risk and Audit Committee with compliance audits and projects progress every quarter
• Provide advice and inform the Group companies on data protection laws and Group policies
• Monitor compliance with data protection laws and Group policies
• Advise on data Protection Privacy Impact Assessments to the Group companies
• Manage a program of awareness-raising and training to deliver compliance and to foster a data privacy culture within the Group
• Support on Subject Access Requests for the Group
• Manage the data incident response and breach notification procedures
• Be the point of contact with the Group and co-operate with the relevant Data Protection Authorities and to data subjects when exercising their individual rights.

Key Relationships:

• Data Protection Authorities
• Board of Directors, Senior Leadership Teams, and all other colleagues with Group companies
• Communications and Marketing
• Third Parties, such as system providers, IT, etc.

Required Person Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Expert knowledge of GDPR and holds a DPO practitioner certificate or equivalent
• Project management skills with the ability to influence and have impact in a positive manner
• A background within a legal and compliance environment
• Able to conduct the role independently and with integrity
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks and projects
• Good personal communication skills capable of dealing with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management
• Proven ability to establish and maintain a high degree of confidentiality, respect, trust and credibility at all levels.

Benefits :

• 25 Days annual leave FTE plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 days FTE after a year of service
• Royal London Salary Sacrifice Pension
• Company Sick Pay

• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Lifeworks high street and online discounts
• Medicash Health cash plan funded by the company
• WeCare 24/7 employee assistance including remote GP and counselling
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Tusker Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Bike2Work Scheme
• Recognition Scheme
• Annual Awards
• Refer a friend rewards
• Personal Development opportunities including Aspire to Inspire and self led learning