Compliance and Data Protection Officer

Focus Resourcing; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Private healthcare

Group income protection

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Training & development

Job summary

Focus Resourcing in Cardiff is seeking a Compliance & Data Protection Officer to strengthen our compliance, governance and data protection framework. The role offers an opportunity to influence privacy, risk management and supplier compliance.

You will lead GDPR activities, maintain records, conduct DPIAs and assist with audits and ESG data; collaborate with stakeholders and drive improvements across ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001.

Qualifications

• Experience in Compliance, Data Protection, Governance, Risk, Quality, or Information Governance.
• Strong understanding of UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation.
• Proficiency in maintaining compliance records and management systems.
• Experience in supporting audits and compliance monitoring activities.
• Excellent organisational, administrative, and document control skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and document management systems.
• Knowledge of ESG reporting and sustainability requirements.
• Relevant qualifications in Data Protection, Compliance, ISO Internal Auditing, or Governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day GDPR and Data Protection compliance activities.
• Maintain Records of Processing Activities and compliance documentation.
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments and support Data Subject Access Requests.
• Investigate data breaches and privacy incidents, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Manage supplier compliance onboarding processes and conduct due diligence reviews.
• Support the maintenance and improvement of ISO Management Systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001.
• Assist with ESG data collection, validation, and reporting activities.
• Prepare audit documentation and monitor compliance against policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

GDPR / Data Protection

Governance & Risk

Audits & Compliance

Document control

Stakeholder management

MS Office / DMS

ESG reporting

UK GDPR knowledge

Education

Data Protection Certification

ISO Internal Auditing

Governance qualification

Tools

Document Management Systems

MS Office

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for compliance and data protection? This role as a Compliance & Data Protection Officer in Cardiff offers an exciting chance to make a significant impact within a dynamic organisation. With a focus on maintaining and enhancing the compliance, governance, and data protection framework, this position promises a fulfilling career path for the right candidate.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day GDPR and Data Protection compliance activities.
• Maintain Records of Processing Activities and compliance documentation.
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments and support Data Subject Access Requests .
• Investigate data breaches and privacy incidents, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Manage supplier compliance onboarding processes and conduct due diligence reviews.
• Support the maintenance and improvement of ISO Management Systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001.
• Assist with ESG data collection, validation, and reporting activities.
• Prepare audit documentation and monitor compliance against policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills and experience:

• Experience in Compliance, Data Protection, Governance, Risk, Quality, or Information Governance.
• Strong understanding of UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation.
• Proficiency in maintaining compliance records and management systems.
• Experience in supporting audits and compliance monitoring activities.
• Excellent organisational, administrative, and document control skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and document management systems.
• Knowledge of ESG reporting and sustainability requirements.
• Relevant qualifications in Data Protection, Compliance, ISO Internal Auditing, or Governance.

This role offers a range of benefits, including free on-site parking, private healthcare, group income protection, life assurance, a pension scheme, and professional training and development opportunities.

If you are proactive, highly organised, and committed to continuous learning, this could be the perfect role for you.