Data Protection Manager

Hays Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Data Protection Manager

This range is provided by Hays. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Your new company

A public sector organisation, based in the Southampton area. You will spend most of your time in the office, but hybrid working, with up to 2 days a week working from home, is on offer.

Your new role

• This is a hands-on data protection role but also holds DPO level responsibility and responsibility for maintaining the Risk Management framework of the organisation.
• As Data Protection Officer, you will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining data protection requirements and providing advice and support across the organisation.
• You will process Information Rights requests, (FOI), including Subject Access, Objection and Erasure requests, and liaise with Data Subjects and relevant third parties.
• You will complete Data Protection impact assessments (DPIAs) in line with the UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation and monitor performance of the assessments.
• You will review and make recommendations on Data Sharing agreements and act as the first point of contact for data breaches and conduct any subsequent investigation.
• You will provide advice, guidance and training at all levels of the organisation and across business areas in support of Risk Management and corporate governance.
• You will be instrumental in building and improving existing processes.
• You will maintain the strategic risk register and contribute to and implement the Risk Management Strategy and appropriate systems.
• You will support and encourage a culture of risk management across the organisation.
• This role will also manage the framework to ensure the organisation reviews, maintains, and updates its policies and procedures.

What you\’ll need to succeed

• You will ideally hold a qualification in Data Protection and Risk or be happy to undertake relevant studies.
• Professional knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018, including the Law Enforcement Directive, the UK-GDPR, and other relevant privacy legislation.
• Experience of working in information governance, dealing with personal data requests, and handling information in accordance with data protection legislation.
• Professional knowledge of Risk Management and the ISO31000 standard.
• Excellent communication skills both in writing and verbal.
• Experience of delivering training.

What you\’ll get in return

• Salary c£47500,
• Hybrid working c 2 days a week, working from home, although this is dependent on business needs and your flexibility may be required.
• Generous annual leave allowance.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Government Administration

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