Data Protection Lead

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Manchester North West

Category: Executive management

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  • Annual promotions process open to all staff
  • Excellent Benefits and Salary

About Our Client

An award-winning full-service law firm with over 40 years of establishment, we are recognised across the UK for our expertise in securing positive results for our clients, encompassing both businesses and individuals.

Job Description

  • Serving as the internal authority on data protection, aiding compliance analysts with routine inquiries and addressing more complex questions.
  • Managing data protection, information security, and cyber security policies.
  • Overseeing the company’s information asset register and records of processing activities.
  • Responding to data inquiries, including subject access requests and requests for erasure.
  • Collaborating with the IT department, especially the cybersecurity team, to assess the effectiveness of the company’s information and cyber security measures.
  • Assisting the Head of Risk & Compliance with the renewal of cyber liability insurance.
  • Identifying emerging and ongoing risks across all departments and collaborating to develop and implement strategies to mitigate these risks.
  • Evaluating commercial agreements from a data protection standpoint.
  • Creating and conducting training courses and guidance on data protection awareness for all departments.
  • Providing research and technical advice on data protection and privacy legislation.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate is an expert in data protection and information security with a strong ability to manage policies, handle data inquiries, and serve as a key advisor on related matters. They must excel in collaboration, particularly with the IT and cybersecurity teams, to oversee and enhance security measures. The role involves risk identification and mitigation, assisting with cyber liability insurance, reviewing agreements, and leading data protection training. A commitment to continuous learning and providing technical guidance on privacy laws is essential.

What’s on Offer

  • Starting with a minimum of 25 days of annual leave, which increases based on your tenure, in addition to an office shutdown during the Christmas and New Year period.
  • Enjoy an early finish by one hour on one Friday each month.
  • Allocate two days annually for charitable activities.
  • Engage in sports teams, hobby clubs, and various social events for a well-rounded work-life balance.
  • Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme and support from trained Mental Health First Aiders.
  • Participate in an annual promotion process available to all employees.
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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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