Data Protection Lead — UK GDPR & Risk (Hybrid)

Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays

Employee Referral scheme

Group Incentive Plan (Annual Bonus Scheme)

Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Life Assurance cover

Workplace pension

Job summary

Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) is seeking an experienced Data Protection Manager for their Manchester office. This key role involves overseeing compliance with UK GDPR, managing data protection risks, and influencing stakeholders. Responsibilities include leading compliance efforts, handling data breaches, and developing policies. Benefits include hybrid working, 25 days holiday, health insurance, and a group incentive plan. Join a firm committed to data privacy culture and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a data protection or privacy-focused role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection laws.
• Experience managing data breaches and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead on data protection compliance across the firm, ensuring adherence to UK GDPR.
• Act as the main point of contact for data protection queries and incidents.
• Oversee and manage data breaches, including investigation, reporting, and mitigation.

Skills

Data protection compliance

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) is seeking an experienced Data Protection Manager for their Manchester office. This key role involves overseeing compliance with UK GDPR, managing data protection risks, and influencing stakeholders. Responsibilities include leading compliance efforts, handling data breaches, and developing policies. Benefits include hybrid working, 25 days holiday, health insurance, and a group incentive plan. Join a firm committed to data privacy culture and compliance.