Data Protection Officer / DPO / GDPR (AWDO-P13032) in London)

Data Protection Officer / DPO / GDPR

Do you have experience in a data protection, regulatory / compliance, legal, education or consultancy background and working knowledge of Data Protection / UK GDPR?

If so, we’d like to hear from you.

Whilst this is a legal role, the organisation will not be able to assist individuals in qualification as a solicitor. They are looking for candidates who want to gain an alternative but rewarding career in the law.

SALARY: £32,500 - £36,500 per annum (dependant on experience) + Benefits (see below)

LOCATION: This role can be Remote or Hybrid depending on your location. The role involves a mixture of travelling to client sites and working from home or from the office in London. As there are clients in locations nationally, candidates living in all locations across England and Wales are encouraged to apply for the role.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

PLEASE NOTE: This role involves travel, conducting visits around the country as and when required and therefore having a driving licence is highly desirable.

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a GDPR Data Protection Officer with experience in a data protection, regulatory / compliance, legal, education or consultancy background and working knowledge of Data Protection / UK GDPR.

Working as a GDPR Data Protection Officer you will audit organisations to ensure they meet the requirements of the UK General Data Protection Regulations and work with them to ensure they meet compliance by recommending procedures and processes they should implement.

As a GDPR Data Protection Officer you will provide expert solutions to complex data protection issues and queries in a practical and compliant way, identifying and drafting policies and processes to help improve a client’s data system.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The organisation is a leading UK supplier of education support services. Founded 20 years ago by legal specialists with a mission to improve quality and affordability for the education sector, they combine deep legal expertise with a simple affordable annual fee and a practical approach.

Trusted by over 1,700 schools for support services that focus on quality, reliability and scale, the organisation prides themselves on delivering services that are effective, add value and facilitate an improvement in school performance.

DUTIES

1. Conducting data compliance audits to clients, analysing findings and presenting them into an audit report with recommendations and follow up.
2. Reviewing policies and procedures and systems used to determine data protection compliance and providing recommendations on how these can be improved.
3. Dealing with phone or email queries received, providing practical advice and guidance, conducting research, setting out options and dealing with any follow up.
4. Drafting and reviewing Data Protection Impact Assessments.
5. Checking-in with clients regularly to determine how they are working towards compliance.
6. Carrying out training to staff (when required) to ensure staff are aware of their responsibilities.
7. Assisting clients to handle data requests and data breaches, helping them manage to deal with them in accordance with statutory requirements.
8. Helping to ensure data records are up to date and accurate.
9. Being a proactive member of the data protection team, contributing to department meetings, presenting areas for discussion and development ideas.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

1. Experience in data protection, regulatory/compliance, legal, education or consultancy background will be considered – additional cross-training will be provided.
2. High-level problem-solving skills, capable of producing and researching written content to a professional quality.
3. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to and communicate effectively with people at all levels, managing the differing expectations of all stakeholders.
4. Strong experience of using IT, particularly in using Microsoft office and 365.
5. Ability and willingness to undertake continual professional development training.
6. Previous experience in a similar role within the education sector is desirable but not essential.
7. Having a driving licence is highly desirable.

BENEFITS

• Generous annual leave allowance of 36 days (28+8 bank holidays) +1 for every year of service (up to a maximum of 5 days).
• Hybrid or remote working across the country.
• Learning & Development.
• Flexible benefits package including Healthcare Scheme and ability purchase Annual Leave.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13032