Data Privacy Manager

Arnold Clark Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Privacy Manager to lead their Data Privacy Governance team in Glasgow. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with data protection laws while providing excellent service to customers. You will be the primary contact for data privacy issues, develop training programs, and oversee data processing records. Join a company that values diversity and fosters a collaborative environment, where your expertise in data privacy will contribute significantly to the organization's mission. If you are passionate about data protection and want to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Bi-annual bonus

33 days’ holiday allowance

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Generous retail discounts

Maternity and paternity packages

Access to training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in advising on personal data processing in B2C/B2B settings.
• Strong knowledge of data protection laws and privacy assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead data privacy governance and compliance efforts across the business.
• Develop training programs for data owners on privacy policies.

Skills

Advising on personal data processing

Privacy impact assessments (PIAs)

Data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)

Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs)

Data Protection Act 2018 knowledge

International data transfer laws knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Coaching skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

CIPP/E qualification

CIPM qualification

Tools

Office productivity packages

Job description

We are looking for a Data Privacy Manager (Deputy Data Protection Officer) to lead our Data Privacy Governance team in Glasgow.

We offer:

• Bi-annual bonus
• 33 days’ holiday allowance with room to grow
• Hybrid working
• Private healthcare
• Generous retail discounts
• Maternity and paternity packages
• Access to training opportunities to grow and develop skills
• ...and much more!

Hours
Full time: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm

About the role
Reporting to our Chief Information Security Officer, you will play a vital role in protecting the personal data in our custody, while helping to provide an excellent service and commercial offering to our customers. You will work closely with colleagues across various functions and businesses in the Group, as well as suppliers, to ensure we follow the applicable laws and regulations.

Day-to-day duties

• Be the primary point of contact for data owners and champions across the business, leading the team on the triage of privacy governance and compliance-related concerns.
• Develop and deliver targeted training programmes for data owners and champions in Group policies, principles and practices.
• Oversee the correctness and completeness of our records of data processing activities.
• Ensure that we follow applicable laws and regulations.

Essential skills and experience

• Strong background in advising on personal data processing activities at a commercial B2C and/or B2B organisation and handling the personal data of customers or consumers
• Experience with privacy impact assessments (PIAs), data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), and Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs)
• Strong working knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018 as well as PECR and their implication on retail business
• Strong working knowledge of key international data transfer laws
• The ability to use your initiative and take a hands-on approach
• Leadership and influence skills (prior managerial experience is not required provided these skills can be evidenced)
• Excellent people and communication skills and an ability to explain complex requirements in understandable terms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Coaching skills
• Good working knowledge of office productivity packages (word processing, presentations, basic data analytics)

Nice to have but not essential

• No formal education is required for this role provided extensive experience in the field can be evidenced.
• Qualifications such as CIPP/E and CIPM are desirable but not required.

Our Culture
Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.