Position: Data Protection Manager
Location: Luton/Hybrid
About the Role:
Are you passionate about safeguarding sensitive information and lead our commitment to privacy and security? We are looking for a Data Protection Manager to be the key contact for data protection activities and providing support and advice on data protection matters to the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support and advice to the wider legal team and businesses on data protection legislation and data processing.
- Collaborate and liaise with I.T department closely on completion of privacy assessments including Data Privacy Impact Assessments, Technical Impact Assessments.
- Proactively highlight areas of improvement in technology and tools to improve how they handle data protection compliance and the maintenance of up-to-date data mapping records.
- Co-operate with internal stakeholders and/ or the Information Commissioner's Office on any data protection investigations/breaches and provide recommendations as required.
- Research and keep up to date with latest legislative activities and assess impact and provide recommendations.
- Support the business and GDPR Champions to develop clear and concise processes for data protection compliance, promoting awareness of privacy standards and requirements across the business.
- Respond to data protection-related queries received externally from suppliers or clients and from employees or workers.
- Work with wider legal team on international data transfer compliance utilising transfer risk assessments.
- Support the Legal Executive with subject access requests, data erasure requests, and responses to data breaches.
- Provide reporting on data protection matters as necessary.
What we're looking for
- A solid understanding of and interest in data protection / privacy
- Prior experience in providing broad support and advice in privacy matters
- Strong technical knowledge in tools and systems
- Organised with excellent multi-tasking skills
- Attention to detail with analytical mindset
- Excellent written English and communication skills
- Educated to degree level or significant relevant experience
- Experienced on driving and handling data protection matters
- Experience in analysing and assessing technology from a privacy perspective
- Excellent understanding of the law and legal frameworks in which business operates
What Can We Offer You?
- A competitive salary package
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, and your birthday off
- Company pension,
- Blended working
- An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses
Impellam is a connected group providing global workforce and specialist recruitment solutions. Our 2000 people and market leading brands work across a broad spectrum of industries and job categories throughout North America, the UK and Europe and Asia Pacific. At Impellam we believe in the power of work. Through the power of work, we build better businesses and help people lead more fulfilling lives. Our strength lies not just in our brands, and their specialist vertical markets and regional knowledge, but in how we are united by one purpose, one culture, one driving force. We call it Virtuosity. It's why we're different. It's our determination to do even more and to always be ambitious and brave for our customers and candidates. None of this would be possible without a culture based on trust. That's why we have an ambitious vision to be the world's most trusted workforce and specialist recruitment solutions group, trusted by our people, our customers and our investors in equal measure. We trust our Virtuosos and give them the freedom and autonomy to do the right thing, to adapt and see the possible in the impossible. We make sure people make the difference. Together, we can deliver a world where you'll always have exceptional people doing exceptional work.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy or maternity or age.