Senior Data Protection Manager (9 month FTC)

Team: Regulation, Risk and Policy

Salary banding: £64,270 - £80,000

Experience: Expert

Working pattern: Full-Time

Reporting to: DPO and Security GRC Lead

Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

This role in 3 words: Strategic, Influential, Leader.

Top 3 qualities for this role: Resilience, Communication, Leadership.

Where you’ll work: At OVO, we understand that a one size fits all approach doesn’t work for everyone. That’s why we created the OVO Way of Flexibility. All our roles are hub based (Bristol, Glasgow or London), providing a dedicated space for collaboration, connection and teamwork. You’ll also have the flexibility to work from home.

Everyone belongs at OVO: At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That’s why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us.

Teamworking for the planet: Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you’ll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. We’re hiring world-changers. Our Regulation, Risk and Policy team, dedicated to steering OVO’s strategic initiatives, is integral to achieving our overarching goal of net zero carbon living. With a clear focus on risk, compliance and regulatory excellence and sustainable and ethical practices, we play a crucial role in shaping the policies and processes that drive our Plan Zero ambitions. Join us in making a definitive impact on the future of energy.

This role in a nutshell: You’ll harness your detailed knowledge of GDPR and the UK data protection regime to ensure that OVO meets its obligations to handle and process personal data in a sustainable way. You’ll be responsible for managing our data protection framework, fostering positive and constructive relationships with the ICO and guiding our business through the complexities of data protection compliance and risk. You’ll be a cornerstone in our strategic pursuit of net zero carbon living, ensuring that our data protection efforts align with and support our mission and objectives. This role will be offered on a 9 month fixed-term contract.

Your key outcomes will be:

• Lead and develop OVO’s second-line data protection compliance function to ensure a clear and well informed understanding of all data protection obligations and risks across our business.
• Oversee the data protection advisory process to ensure that our business is well supported with effective and consistent data protection advice and guidance.
• Manage Data Protection Impact Assessments, to ensure that data protection controls are delivered in any new or changed processing of personal data.
• Lead the resolution of data protection incidents, driving customer-focussed remedies and meeting the reporting requirements with the ICO.
• Develop positive and constructive relationships with the ICO to enhance OVO’s regulatory position and reputation.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing development of data protection systems, including procedures and training programs to ensure staff across multiple sites are well-versed in data protection standards.
• Manage and develop a skilled team of data protection professionals, ensuring they are capable and motivated to meet strategic goals.

You’ll be a successful Senior Data Protection Manager at OVO if you:

• are seen as the "go to" person for data protection with experience of operating in similar roles in other organisations.
• apply your expertise of GDPR in an innovative way.
• are able to use your deep subject matter knowledge and experience to find practical solutions to support our zero carbon mission.
• have a Data Protection specific qualification such as CIPP/E or CIPM.
• can effectively communicate, influence and negotiate with a range of stakeholders at all levels translating complex legislation or legal advice into specific and clear business-focused guidance.
• are able to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• can think strategically, with the ability to see the bigger picture and align data protection practices with broader OVO goals and objectives.
• have a strong ethical foundation and a commitment to promoting transparency and integrity within the business practices.
• are resilient and adaptable in managing the challenges of a fast-paced environment within a highly regulated and evolving market.

Let’s talk about what’s in it for you: We’ll pay you between £64,270 and £80,000, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission. You’ll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO…and there’s flex pay. It’s an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits.

Here’s a taster of what’s on offer:

• For your health: With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more.
• For your wellbeing: With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more.
• For your lifestyle: With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations.
• For your home: Get up to £300 towards any OVO Energy plan, plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers.
• For your commute: Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans.

For your Belonging: To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other’s experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you.

Oh, and one last thing: We’d be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes, yet we also believe it’s just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we’re looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply. We’d still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there’s a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible.