Data Protection Assistant Manager - Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) in High Wycombe

At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life. Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Data Protection Manager, you will support the organisation’s data protection and privacy compliance program, ensuring that personal data is processed lawfully, fairly and transparently, and that the rights of data subjects are protected across the Taylor Wimpey group. You will assist the Data Protection manager with providing subject matter expertise on key strategic group projects and initiatives involving the processing of personal data.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the DP Manager to develop, implement and maintain Taylor Wimpey’s data protection, compliance and privacy policies, procedures and guidelines, in line with the UK Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR and other relevant legislation and best practices.
• In coordination with the DP Manager, supervise and provide guidance to 2 Data Protection Analysts.
• Assist with DP remediation programme or audit actions such as policy/procedure drafting, retention, documenting the ROPA, designing training and awareness materials/ communications.
• Act as a point of contact to our external data protection and compliance provider(s) and provide predominantly SARs related support as required to ensure the efficient and cost-effective management of SARs.
• In relation to DSARs, support with performing discovery searches/ collating data in scope of the request, and quality review of DSARs redacted by our external data protection and compliance provider.
• Support the DP manager with monitoring and audit of Taylor Wimpey’s data processing activities (and that of its third-party processors and controllers), identifying and addressing any risks or gaps in compliance.
• Provide advice and guidance to staff and stakeholders on data protection and privacy matters, including data sharing, data retention, data security, data breach response and individual rights requests.
• Review Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new or existing projects, systems or processes that involve personal data.
• Deliver data protection training and awareness programmes for staff and volunteers and help promote a culture of data protection awareness and accountability across the organisation.
• Under direction of the DP Manager, act as a point of contact for data subjects, and other external parties on data protection and privacy issues and support with investigation of complaints or queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments and trends in data protection and privacy law and practice and coordinate with the DP Manager to ensure that the organisation can consider and adapt to any changes or new requirements.

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• A degree in law, information technology, information management or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Ideally hold a recognised data protection certification or qualification such as BCS, CIPP/E, CIPM or CIPT or otherwise working towards the attainment of such qualifications.
• At least two years of experience in a data protection or privacy role, preferably in a similar sector or large organisation.
• Knowledge and understanding of the UK Data Protection Act, GDPR and other relevant data protection and privacy laws and regulations, and their application in practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex data protection and privacy concepts and issues to different audiences and levels of seniority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess and manage data protection and privacy risks and opportunities.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced and changing environment.

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve. We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home. We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work. If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.