Data Compliance Officer - 12 Month FTC

JR United Kingdom; Radlett; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Data Compliance Officer for a 12-month FTC in Radlett. You will be pivotal in ensuring data protection compliance in line with ISO27001 standards, managing data assets, conducting audits, and refining security practices. This role calls for an experienced professional with a strong focus on governance, risk, and compliance, alongside a solid understanding of cloud environments.

Benefits

25-day holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 confidential helpline

Counselling sessions

Health and wellbeing portal

Discounts via BrightEX

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years experience in a similar role, focusing on GRC.
• Understanding and practical experience with ISO27001 implementation.
• Knowledge of cloud-based environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and maintaining ISO27001 standards.
• Monitoring compliance and managing GDPR queries.
• Conducting internal audits and enhancing information security.

Skills

Governance

Risk Management

Compliance

Information Security

Job description

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Client:

Hays

Location:

radlett, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Your new role

A new opportunity has arisen for a Data Compliance Officer to join our clients' Compliance Team on a 12-month fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.
In this key role, you will help safeguard and manage data assets, supporting the development, documentation, and implementation of robust data protection policies and procedures in line with ISO27001 standards.

Your core responsibilities will include monitoring compliance, delivering training, and driving continuous improvement in information security practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementing, documenting and maintaining ISO27001 standards.
• Conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with ISO27001.
• Assisting with the management of Data Security and GDPR queries.
• Supporting the DPO with data-related queries and subject access requests.
• Collaborating with various departments to continually assess and enhance information security.
• Ensuring all data flow processes and policies are clearly documented, trained on, and routinely monitored.
• Drafting responses to tender/customer/supplier survey requests relating to data protection, ISO27001 and GDPR.
• Ensuring any contractual negotiations and agreements align with our ISO and other security policies and procedures.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in information security, with a strong focus on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), ideally with 3 to 5 years in a similar role
• Strong understanding and practical experience with ISO27001 implementation.
• Basic understanding of IT networks and software development.
• Strong background/knowledge of Cloud-based environments - Essential
• Understanding of system hardening methods and best practices

What you'll get in return

• 25-day holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 confidential helpline
• Counselling sessions, legal and financial guidance
• Health and wellbeing portal
• Discounts and offers via BrightEX
• Free on-site parking

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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