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Group Data Protection Manager role - Leading, well-known business based in the West Midlands in a fast paced, exciting, consumer focused sector.
Working as part of the wider legal and compliance team and reporting to the General Counsel, you will take responsibility for championing data privacy and ensure all personal data is being used lawfully within the business and all necessary controls are being implemented.
With a background in data protection / privacy, the Group Data Protection Manager will
- monitor compliance with UK GDPR/DPA
- raise awareness, train and assign key responsibilities across the business
- ensure all relevant assessments are being completed, monitor performance
- manage ICO contact and relationship
- maintain all key legal documentation and registers
- update, manage and roll out key training and guidance notes
- investigate and manage responses and breaches/non compliance
- chair internal privacy meetings
- act as an ambassador internally and externally, championing best practice.
Ideally you will have experience of working in a data protection manager role in a commercial, complex setting, aligned closely to in-house legal and compliance teams.
Obvious working knowledge of GDPR and DPA 2018 and other relevant legislation.
DP certification would be ideal
** A senior lawyer is currently interim DPO so you will work closely with them initially, however once formal DPO qualifications are obtained, the transfer of DPO responsibilities can be made.**
Working arrangements - FT but hybrid working (3 days in the West Midlands HQ)
Accessible by car or train
Salary on offer c.65,000 - 70,000 plus benefits
The role has arisen due to an internal move, therefore although a permanent role, those who are available to start a new role within the next month or so will be of particular interest.
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