Data Protection Manager
Are you a seasoned Data Protection professional looking for a pivotal role where you can truly make an impact? Do you thrive in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and ethical practices? If so, an exciting opportunity awaits you at a leading professional body with a global reach and a rich heritage spanning over a century.
This is your chance to become the go-to expert for all matters relating to data protection and complaints management. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be instrumental in ensuring the organisation's compliance with data protection legislation and fostering a culture of data privacy best practices.
In this key role, you will:
- Be the primary point of contact for data subjects, addressing their inquiries and requests regarding personal data rights with professionalism and efficiency.
- Inform and advise the organisation and its employees on the intricacies of applicable privacy laws and regulations, staying ahead of European developments and trends.
- Champion the ongoing implementation and evolution of the organisation's data protection policies and related processes.
- Serve as the main liaison with the Office of the Data Protection Commission (DPC), expertly managing any regulatory inquiries or audits.
- Provide clear guidance and instructions on conducting thorough Data Protection Impact Assessments.
- Ensure all data subject queries are handled within legal timeframes, expertly managing data subject access requests.
- Advise on and monitor the compliance of records of processing activities, ensuring adherence to retention and deletion schedules.
- Review and provide expert input on the data protection aspects of the organisation's contracts, including Data Processing Agreements and international data transfer mechanisms.
- Offer practical, day-to-day guidance and advice to the business on a wide range of data protection matters.
- Proactively monitor and address any potential issues or risks related to the protection of personal data.
- Lead the investigation and management of potential data breaches or non-compliance incidents, collaborating with stakeholders on incident response and reporting to the DPC and data subjects as necessary.
- Take ownership of regularly reviewing and updating data protection policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Develop and deliver engaging training and awareness programs for staff on data privacy obligations and best practices.
- Provide insightful reports on the status of the privacy programme to senior management and executive committees.
What we are looking for:
- A highly experienced Data Protection professional with a strong track record in data protection or a similar compliance role.
- Experience in managing data incidents and breaches with a calm and effective approach.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely. 1 1. www.career.com
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- Proven ability to prioritize workload, manage multiple tasks effectively, and meet deadlines consistently.
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ideally, you will also have:
- A relevant Data Protection qualification such as a PDP Practitioner Certificate, CDPP/CIPP/CIPT, or equivalent.
- 3 to 5 years of demonstrable experience in a similar role within a GDPR/Data protection environment.
- Experience implementing data protection standards and managing data access requests.
- The ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams while maintaining your independence.
- A flexible and proactive approach, coupled with strong teamwork skills.
- Comfort in working both autonomously and as a valuable member of a wider team.