Data Privacy Senior Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced data protection professional to join their Privacy Team as a Senior Manager. You will oversee the implementation of data protection strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations while mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate holds a CIPP/E or equivalent and has significant in-house experience. This role involves advising on legal requirements and conducting impact assessments to safeguard data integrity. A competitive benefits package is offered, emphasizing flexibility and health support.

Benefits

Private medical cover

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Flexible working arrangements

Six volunteering days a year

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience advising on data protection and privacy matters.
• Comprehensive understanding of current and emerging data protection legislation.
• Experience in handling a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and implementing data protection policies and strategies.
• Conducting comprehensive data protection impact assessments.
• Leading and mentoring a team of data protection professionals.

Skills

SQL

Data Management

Data Analysis Skills

GCP

Master Data Management

SAS

Clinical Trials

Oracle

User Acceptance Testing

Data Warehouse

Education

Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP / E)

BCS / ISEB Certificate in Data Protection or equivalent

Job description

Job Description & Summary

The Privacy Team is looking for an experienced data protection and privacy professional to join the internal team in Compliance as a Senior Manager. The team works under PwCs Data Protection Officer and Deputy Data Protection Officer and is responsible for advising on all aspects of the firms data protection compliance.

As a pivotal member of the firm you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing our data protection policies and strategies. Your primary objective will be to ensure compliance with data protection regulations and to safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of our data. This role you will work closely with various departments to assess data protection risks develop mitigation strategies and ensure that our data management practices align with industry standards and regulations.

You will lead a dedicated team of data protection professionals providing guidance and mentorship while fostering a culture of data privacy and security across the organisation.

What your days will look like:

• Providing accurate appropriate timely and pragmatic data protection advice striking a balance between legal / regulatory requirements and the wider interests of the business
• Conducting comprehensive data protection impact assessments including data protection risk assessments data protection impact assessments legitimate interest assessments and transfer impact assessments
• Assessing new technologies (often processing large scale special category data) for data protection compliance
• Drafting and updating internal policies and procedures
• Providing data protection advice on personal data breach mitigation
• Responding to data subject rights requests
• Advising on data protection contractual negotiations
• Developing junior team members by undertaking line management duties developing their technical knowledge and coaching as required

This role is for you if:

• You hold a Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP / E) BCS / ISEB Certificate in Data Protection or equivalent qualification (CIPP / E) BCS / ISEB
• You have significant professional experience advising on data protection and privacy matters (preferably in-house experience)
• You have a detailed understanding of current and emerging data protection legislation case law and updates
• You thrive in a fast-paced innovative environment with the ability to handle a varied workload
• You are an accomplished leader enthusiastic about developing themselves and others
• You are highly motivated and confident to work independently but with support from more experienced subject matter experts where required
• You have experience in new AI Technologies (preferred not essential)

What You'll Receive from Us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life our benefits are designed to add value and support recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office home and client site; private medical cover and 24 / 7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Key Skills

SQL, Data Collection, GCP, Master Data Management, R, Data Management, Clinical Trials, User Acceptance Testing, Data Warehouse, SAS, Oracle, Data Analysis Skills

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Travel Requirements: Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No

Government Clearance Required: No

Required Experience: Senior Manager