Responsible for data privacy compliance and advice across the SCS JV, the Data Protection Officer will ensure compliance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. They will also be responsible for identifying privacy-related risks and the management of the same, together with developing policy and compliance documentation and raising awareness across the SCS JV.
More about the role
Working as part of the legal, ethics and compliance team, the DPO will report to the General Counsel and will be an ambassador for the team.
The role will be delivered on a part-time basis, 3 days (24 hrs) per week.
Role Responsibility
- Supporting the project to ensure compliance with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and other applicable data protection laws and regulations (including the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill when it becomes law).
- Monitoring developments in relevant law, regulation, policy, guidance and codes of practice.
- Enhancing existing policies, plans and procedures, and creating new ones where appropriate.
- Updating and maintaining records of processing.
- Managing data protection impact assessments and addressing the risks identified.
- Delivering training and raising awareness.
- Working closely with the information security and people teams to ensure compliance.
- Managing any data breaches, identifying root causes, mitigating risks and preventing reoccurrence.
- Supporting SCS’s audit programme with audits related to data protection compliance.
The Ideal Candidate
- A recognised data protection qualification from a reputable provider.
- Detailed working knowledge of privacy related legislation and UK GDPR as it applies to data protection practice.
- Proven DPO or DPM experience in a commercial business environment.
- Excellent file management skills, with a good working knowledge of SharePoint being advantageous.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- An ability to work well with others – irrespective of their role or experience of data protection.
- Working knowledge of ISO 27001 and 27701 beneficial, but not essential.
Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits package
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