Data Protection Officer Manchester / Nationwide

Job Description

Due to our continued growth, we require further experienced Data Protection Officers in the Manchester area with a track record in the role, who are compliance driven, can demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills and have an ability to influence, encourage and support positive change within an organisation.Successful candidates will possess the ability to manage the demands of a portfolio of clients and are therefore able to prioritise effectively, navigate conflicting client demands diplomatically and maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism.Data Protection OfficerManchester / Nationwide - Home / Client Site Based£45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience + Pension + 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)Who we are:The DPO Centre is the UK’s data protection officer resource centre. We provide fractional’ (so less than part time) outsourced Data Protection Officer resources to over 300 organisations across the UK, ranging from 1 to 8 days per month. We also provide EU Representation services to a range of US and Asian based medical and technology organisations.We offer the opportunity to work with a portfolio of clients (including the likes of Hyundai, The Guardian and the NSPCC), in dynamic, varied and challenging DPO roles and alongside other like-minded and motivated professionals within a structured, organised and co-ordinated team.Duties and responsibilities:+ Fulfil the tasks of the designated role of DPO as defined by Article 39 of the GDPR+ Inform and advise organisations of their obligations+ Implement the DPO Centre’s established processes and practices+ Create and implement strategies to ensure compliance with data protections laws+ Perform DPIAs, PIAs and LIBAs and build/maintain the client’s RoPA+ Prepare recommendation reports and corresponding Schedule of Works+ Devise, facilitate and deliver training and awareness workshops+ Support the client in responding to individuals’ rights requests+ Consistently inform and advise the client on governance, accountability and risk+ Keep up to date with changes in data protection law and regulations+ Actively contribute to building the overall knowledge base of the DPO Centre’s teamAbout You:+ Previous roles as Data Protection Officer or similar+ Ideally, a degree or high-level qualification in law+ One or more data protection qualifications such as EU-GDPR-P, CIPM, CIPP/E etc+ A background in compliance, data security, IT security, governance, legal or audit+ Sufficient flexibility within your personal circumstances to be able to travel to and from clients such that a full working day can be delivered+ Ability to work independently yet also be a strong team player+ Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills+ The ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, trust and credibility+ Calm, controlled and resilient demeanour+ A commercial attitude towards time managementEssential Skills:+ An in-depth knowledge of data protection laws within the UK and Europe+ An ability to think strategically, assess risks and explain the potential consequences+ Experience in drafting policies, interpreting legal contracts and report writing+ Confident presentation skills+ Attention to detailDesired Skills+ Knowledge of IT and cyber security and ISO Certifications+ Written and spoken EU language skills+ Specific knowledge of the healthcare, tech or finance sectors+ Knowledge of other worldwide data protection laws+ Experience with OneTrust or OneTrust certifiedYour Background / Previous Roles May Include:Data Protection Officer, Data Protection Manager, Data and Security Manager, Data Protection Consultant, EU GDPR Practitioner, GDPR Consultant, Information Manager, Compliance Officer, Policy Compliance Officer.Interested Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring ManagerApplication notice... We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client The DPO Centre for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect we may contact you by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details.If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.