Data Protection Manager (TVS Europe)

We’re not just another bike brand - we're an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a tight-knit, but ever-expanding team that's passionate about delivering exquisite riding experiences to our customers. Under new ownership and proud to be part of the TVS Motor family, we're entering a new era of global success. And we want you to be a part of it! At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to execute their roles exceptionally and professionally, and we value personal development, teaching, and learning. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside some of the most talented and dedicated people in the business. So if you're passionate about motorcycles and looking to join a team that's shaping the future of this legendary brand, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role

We are seeking a highly capable and commercially minded Data Protection Manager to support and promote strong privacy practices for all TVS Europe companies and TVS European activities including the Norton Motorcycle Co. Limited, and various other European TVS entities. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with data protection laws, executing European privacy strategy, and embedding privacy by design across the organisation. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data protection laws and a proactive approach to privacy management and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with growing and evolving companies. Although the primary focus of this role is data privacy, the individual may be required to coordinate roll out of other group compliance policies across the European companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the “go to” data protection person for all TVS Europe businesses - Act as the key point of contact and subject matter expert for all data protection queries for the TVS Europe businesses.
• Work closely with our group data privacy function to ensure consistent and thorough roll out and visibility of policy and controls to all European companies.
• Manage relevant assessments, including conducting a review of the assessment and providing advice on Threshold DPIAs, DPIAs, LIAs, Supplier Due Diligence Questionnaires and Data Transfer Risk Assessments.
• Manage any data subject requests, training and communications and manage the Records of Processing Activities.
• With support from the TVS Europe General Counsel and the Group Data Privacy team, establish appropriate external support arrangements for data protection across Europe which may include outsourced data protection officer services in certain jurisdictions.
• As required to ensure robust compliance, manage and work closely with external legal advisers and outsourced data protection officers in different European jurisdictions.
• Establish and manage the relationship with key data privacy representatives and stakeholders in relevant group companies across Europe including coordination of training, governance meetings.
• Lead and coordinate all required reporting on data privacy issues to the group data privacy function.
• Develop and maintain knowledge banks and resources, such as guidance documents and playbooks related to data protection.
• Support functional areas with advice related to data protection.
• Conduct horizon-scanning and document changes in DP laws and the regulatory environment.

Essential Requirements

• Experience and understanding of data protection work obtained in a comparable environment.
• Recognised legal or data privacy qualification (e.g. CIPP/E, CIPP/M or equivalent).
• Experience and interest in developing strong business relationships including a willingness to travel if required.
• Flexibility in supporting a broad range of data protection issues across multiple companies and jurisdictions.
• Ability to understand organisations, their business model and processes including the ability to critically evaluate the data protection and privacy framework and identify areas of improvement.
• Good up to date knowledge of key data protection regulation specifically in the UK and EU.
• Confident team player, proactive and focused on delivery.
• Resilient with an ability to work in a flexible environment with companies which are growing and evolving.
• Self-organised and structured with ability to manage own workload.
• The ideal candidate needs to see and be passionate about the opportunity and be willing to grow and develop as the companies do.

Desirable

• Knowledge of data protection regulations beyond the UK and EU (particularly Switzerland) would be advantageous.
• The ability to speak a European language, in particular French, German or Italian.
• Wider experience of managing compliance in a European business.

Rewards Of Working For Norton

We like to take care of our Nortoneers and we think we offer some pretty decent rewards. Here's what you'll get when you join the team:

• Competitive salary package that recognises your skills and experience.
• 33 days holiday (inc. Bank Hols) to relax and recharge.
• Generous pension scheme that sets you up for the future, with access to personalised advice.
• Private Medical Insurance and a Cash Back Programme to keep you feeling your best.
• Life insurance (4x salary) because we've got your back no matter what.
• FREE fruit, got to have your five-a-day!
• WeCare Employee Assistance Programme, which includes access to online GP services, dietary advice, mental health support, bereavement counselling, and a fitness programme.
• Experience the thrill of an entrepreneurial environment within a larger, well-funded company with ambitious long-term goals.
• Elevate your career with our Ideas for Excellence scheme, where every brilliant idea is not just valued, but also rewarded!
• A diverse and international team that brings together different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Join the fun with our twice-yearly employee events, payday socials, and loads of exciting activities in between!
• Want to go green? You can enjoy free electric bicycle hire.
• Plus, no need to stress about finding a parking spot - we've got on-site free parking covered and FREE electric charge points.

We know how important it is to take care of our team, and we're committed to continually improving our reward offering in line with the business growth plan. Join us and see for yourself!

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT ACCEPT AGENCY APPLICATIONS.