Data Protection Manager ensuring compliance with UK GDPR for health research charity. Working with Legal, Compliance, and Ethics functions to monitor data protection compliance.
Responsibilities
Advise the business on compliance with UK GDPR and relevant data protection legislation, including interpretation and practical application.
Support and monitor the organisation’s data protection programme, embedding data protection by design and default across projects, systems and processes (e.g. DPIAs, LIAs, SOPs).
Work with internal teams and third parties to review data processing activities, contracts and international data transfers, under the guidance of the DPO.
Maintain data protection governance, including records of processing, retention schedules, breach/incident management and responses to data subject requests.
Support audits, reporting and ongoing monitoring of compliance with data protection laws, policies and IT controls.
Deliver training and raise awareness of data protection and information security across the organisation.
Act as a key point of contact for data protection queries, public complaints and the DPO inbox, and deputise for the DPO when required.
Requirements
Ideally the successful candidate will have practical experience working with UK and/or EU data protection laws, ideally in a compliance, legal, audit or risk role with organisation-wide privacy responsibilities.
Experience implementing and assessing data protection policies, procedures and frameworks, including embedding privacy by design and by default.
Comfortable working in fast-paced environments; experience in regulated sectors and/or the charitable or life sciences sector is desirable.
Strong project, change and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, strong attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential information.
A recognised data protection/privacy certification (e.g. CIPP, CIPT, CIPM, ISEB) or willingness to obtain one shortly after joining is advantageous.
Benefits
From £50,000 per annum basic salary.
Generous Pension Scheme – We invest in your future with employer contributions of up to 12%.
30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays – Enjoy a generous holiday allowance with the flexibility to take bank holidays when it suits you.
Enhanced Parental Leave – Supporting you during life’s biggest moments.
Cycle to Work Scheme – Save 25-39% on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice.
Home & Tech Savings – Get up to 8% off on IKEA and Currys products, spreading the cost over 12 months through salary sacrifice.
£1,000 Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone amazing? Get rewarded for bringing them on board!
Wellbeing Support – Access to Mental Health First Aiders, plus 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
A Great Place to Work – We have a lovely Central London office in Holborn, and offer flexible and remote working arrangements.
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