Data Protection Officer - London - Retail & Hospitality Giant

Data Protection Officer – London – Retail & Hospitality Giant

One of the UK's largest hospitality groups (owner or leading global restaurant brands) is recruiting for a Data Protection and Information Security Manager.

Data Protection Officer (DPO) will be responsible for leading the companies data protection strategy, ensuring the protection of digital assets, systems, and sensitive data across the organisation. This role also encompasses all Data Protection Officer responsibilities, leading the organisations privacy programme and associated committee whilst ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and other applicable data protection regulations. The role holder will develop, implement, and maintain robust cyber security policies, practices, and procedures while ensuring the company meets its legal obligations concerning data privacy. Operating within the restaurant and hospitality sector, this role will also focus on securing point–of–sale systems, customer data, and digital transactions in a fast–paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Privacy & GDPR Compliance (Data Protection Officer Responsibilities)

• Serve as the company's Data Protection Officer (DPO) in compliance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
• Training and upskilling: supporting the development of the business and key stakeholders and maintaining privacy training on our learning management system.
• Advise the organisation on its legal obligations under data protection laws, ensuring the proper handling of personal data across all business processes, especially in customer data collection and marketing activities.
• Monitor the effectiveness of data protection measures and conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance.
• Implement policies around data privacy, including data retention, data minimisation, and access control protocols.
• Lead data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) to identify and mitigate privacy risks in new projects and services.
• Act as the point of contact with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and manage data breaches in accordance with the law.
• Develop training and awareness programs for employees around data privacy and security best practices.
• Taking charge of data protection compliance for consumer and employee data for all divisions.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work for one of the UK's biggest and best known hospitality companies.

The salary is a basic up to GBP90K + fantastic bonus and benefits scheme. 2/3 days a week in the London office with the rest remote.