Data Protection Lead

Adecco are recruiting for a Data Protection Lead for one of their clients to start as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a subject matter expert on the theory and also the practical aspects of data protection compliance within our UK&I operations.
• Facilitate and own data protection compliance across our UK&I operations, whilst enabling our businesses to deliver their aims and objectives.
• Develop and implement a risk-based action plan to achieve compliance across all functions, including human resources, finance operations, health & safety, digital marketing, mobile apps and manufacturing operations.
• Work closely with legal and HR teams, functional data protection leads and business process owners.
• Stay up to date with changes in data protection laws in the UK (post Brexit) and also within the European Union (for our Republic of Ireland operations) and provide legislative foresight and lead change management.
• Lead the launch of a project for UK&I and embed and maintain post-implementation activities.
• Support and project manage each site and function in identifying, mapping and assessing their business processes, carry out data protection impact assessments, legitimate interest assessments and draft privacy notices. Own and coordinate implementation of controls and mitigation measures for identified risks.

Requirements

• Minimum of a GDPR Practitioner Certificate
• Desirable would be Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP/E), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) or equivalent
• Significant experience in all aspects of managing data protection compliance.
• Excellent knowledge of data protection laws (UK GDPR, EU GDPR, Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations).
• Practical experience of vendor risk assessments, business process mapping, risk management (including reviewing contractual clauses, data processing agreements and privacy notices)
• Analytic thinker with sound business acumen and ability to converse with a wide variety of stakeholders within diverse business areas and offer practical solutions which are targeted to the actual risks.
• Ability to translate complex legal principles into pragmatic advice, whilst striking a reasonable balance between privacy constraints and business requirements.
• Team player .
• Ability to work autonomously, possessing excellent organisation skills and a process orientated mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across all levels.

This is a 18 month contract.

This role can be based -on-site or hybrid.

Next steps:

• Apply today, the client is looking for someone to interview and start as soon as possible!
• This position will be working from in store with COVID-19 procedures in place
• Please apply today with your up to date CV.

The Small Print

Whilst we'd love to get back to every applicant, it isn't always possible. So, if you haven't heard from us within 3-5 days, please note that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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