Data Protection Lead

A rare vacancy has arisen for an experienced Data Protection Lead with Cyber security experience to join a highly regarded law firn based in the Heart of Manchester City Centre.  As a Data Protection Lead you will be working as part of the firms Risk & Compliance team as well as working with the IT department, supporting the Cyber team in particular

**Data protection experience is essential for this role**

Hybrid working available – 4 Days in the office and 1 day from home

Salary – Competitive depending on experience

Location – Manchester City Centre

Duties Include: 

• Maintaining data protection, information security and cyber security policies
• Maintaining the firm’s information asset register and records of processing
• Being the internal expert on data protection – helping the compliance analysts deal with routine queries and handling more complex queries
• Handling data requests, such as subject access requests and erasure requests.
• Working with the IT department, particularly the cyber team, to monitor the effectiveness of the firm’s information and cyber security controls
• Assisting the Head of Risk & Compliance with cyber liability insurance renewal
• Working with all departments to identify emerging and current risks, plus working with them to devise and implement a plan to mitigate the risks
• Reviewing commercial agreements from a data protection perspective
• Writing and delivering, and awareness-raising of, training courses and guidance to all departments
• Research and technical advice on data protection and privacy law

The Benefits:

• Annual promotions process open to all staff
• 25 days holiday plus office closure over Christmas and New Year
• Companywide sports teams and social event
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership
• Season ticket loan
• Free travel insurance

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