Data Protection Manager

job requisition id R-13713

Data Protection Manager

Location: ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow

Salary: £62-78K (Plus 15% bonus and single healthcare cover)

Flexible & Hybrid Working

* The role requires that the successful candidate can obtain UK Government Security Clearance *

ScottishPower Renewables is a leader in the development of renewable energy, both onshore and offshore in the UK & Ireland. We are part of the first integrated utility to generate 100% green energy.

We focus on wind, solar and smart grid technologies to help transition our national energy supply towards a cleaner, electric future.

The Data Protection Manager ensures the Data Protection requirements are adequately met in the business including the ScottishPower Renewables Office, in line with the principles and requirements established in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and with the Global DP Framework, Information Classification policies, processes and corporate methodologies.

This person will be proactive in the protection of information assets across all areas of Onshore/ Offshore and SPR Offices, including protection from handling and processing by third parties.

What you’ll be doing

The Data Protection Manager represents the interface between Onshore / Offshore/ SPR Office, and the Local and Global Coordinators (Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and Legal Services).

Within this role, you’ll support to business areas, proposing improvements to guarantee compliance, providing reporting and highlighting risks. You’ll be responsible for reviewing information security management system processes for Information classification, across onshore, offshore and SPR Office, considering Ofgem requirements under NIS Regulation for protecting critical information.

You’ll establish compliance for Data Protection in Procurement, and lead on Contract negotiations in relation to Data Protection, ensuring any necessary Data Protection Impact Assessments are completed, informing the risks arising and risk-mitigation recommendations.

Other aspects of the role include:

• Ensuring any necessary Legitimate Impact Assessments are conducted.
• Establishing mechanisms to comply with the international transfer procedure.
• Establishing the procedure for Data Protection by Design and by Default.
• Ensuring compliance with the Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) or other new legal requirements.
• Responding to DP incidents and DP breaches.

What we’re looking for

• Good knowledge of GDPR and information classification implementation.
• In-depth, expert technical knowledge of all aspects of Data Protection and associated delivery techniques.
• Experience of problem analysis in relation to data and information risk.
• The ability to research and interpret regulatory compliance requirements and apply to industry/business model.
• Ability to build effective relationships for key stakeholders locally, globally and with regulators.
• Ability to quickly analyse data, identify underlying issues and develop remediation programmes.
• Highly developed ability to resolve complex problems and negotiate successful outcomes.

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave.
• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave.
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme.
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding.
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases.
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change.
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving.
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans.
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments.
• Life Assurance (4x salary).
• Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support.
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more.

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.