Data Protection Officer

Marks Sattin is currently working with a highly established and well respected national business who are currently recruiting a Data Protection Officer to their team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Risk and Compliance department on a 12 month fixed term basis.

Overview of the role:
Reporting to Head of Risk and Compliance, the post holder will:

• Providing regulatory advice, support and challenge to the business on data protection legislation and cyber security matters
• Monitoring compliance with data protection laws, internal data protection policies
• Drive forward the Data Protection, Information security and Cyber agenda
• Lead the design and implementation of Data Protection training for the business
• Provide effective reporting on Data Protection matters through various internal forums and Board Committees
• Ensure effective compliance with the business's Risk Management Framework

We're keen to hear from individuals with the following skills and experience:

• CIPM, CIPP/E, ISEB DP practitioner or EU GDPR F or P certification
• Expert in depth knowledge of data protection law including DPA 2018, GDPR, Privacy Shield and FCA date protection and information security expectations.
• Experience of working in a data protection/compliance role in a FCA regulated financial services business
• Experience of being responsible for all DPO activities including expert advice, monitoring and oversight, Board committee reporting and relationship with the ICO
• Excellent written and verbal communicator able to influence senior stakeholders and leverage/negotiate resources across the group to achieve objectives
• Professional, self-motivated, approachable, collaborative and calm, able to prioritise and work on own or as part of a team to provide pragmatic advice and solutions to meet a range of stakeholder needs.