Data Protection & Governance Officer

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists; Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in charity recruitment is seeking a Data Protection & Governance Officer to ensure compliance with UK data protection laws. In this pivotal role, you will manage data breaches, provide expert guidance on the Data Protection Act and UK GDPR, and foster a culture of compliance within the organization. This position offers the opportunity to work fully remote while occasionally meeting in London, making it ideal for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the charity sector. If you are passionate about data protection and governance, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Data Protection Officer with relevant certifications.
• Ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on data protection laws and manage data breaches.
• Deliver training and maintain compliance documentation.

Skills

Data Protection Act 2018

UK GDPR

Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

Corporate Governance

Risk and Compliance

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO)

IAPP CIPP/E

CIPM

Tools

Data Management Systems

Job description

Principal Consultant at Harris Hill Charity Recruitment

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a health-related charity to recruit for the Data Protection & Governance Officer in order to ensure that the charity processes personal data in compliance with UK data protection laws.

You will play a key role in managing data breaches, providing expert guidance, and fostering a culture of compliance across the organisation.

As a Data Protection & Governance Officer you will:

• Provide expert advice on the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.
• Investigate and manage potential data breaches, ensuring compliance with ICO guidelines.
• Maintain and update data protection policies and procedures.
• Complete and oversee compliance documentation such as ROPAs and DPIAs.
• Deliver staff training on data protection.
• Support governance and risk management processes, including preparing reports and coordinating meetings.
• Assist with the implementation of best practices outlined in the Charity Governance Code.

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO), IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM, or similar certification.
• Ability to engage assertively and work collaboratively.
• Practical experience working in the role of a Data Protection Officer.
• Experience acting as a subject matter expert in privacy and data protection.
• Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders at differing levels of seniority.
• Experience in undertaking Data Protection Impact assessments (DPIAs).
• Good knowledge of corporate governance and procedures.
• Experience using relevant systems to manage good governance and data protection.
• Experience in the charity sector.
• Background in risk and compliance.

Contract type: Full-time, permanent

Location: Fully remote with occasional meetings in London

Closing date: 10th January at 8am

Interview: 1st stage: w/c 13th January; 2nd stage: w/c 20th January

Recruitment process: CV and Supporting Statement to [e-mail]

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, and other protected characteristics.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Non-profit Organizations and Data Infrastructure and Analytics