Data Protection Manager

Audit & Risk Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Protection Compliance Manager to ensure adherence to data protection regulations and enhance organizational data security. This pivotal role involves raising awareness, providing training, and managing data incidents while collaborating with various departments to mitigate risks. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act, along with excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively at all levels. Join a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding personal data and upholding compliance standards in the education sector.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification with strong knowledge of data protection laws.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Raise data protection awareness and provide training across the organization.
• Manage data incidents and maintain data protection policies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Data Protection Knowledge

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Confidentiality Maintenance

Education

Degree Level Qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365 Business Applications

Job description

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Base pay range

Audit and Risk Recruitment are working in partnership with a leading education provider in South London in the search for Data Protection Manager.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced data protection and compliance professional. The Data Protection Compliance Manager role is key to the organisation, as it helps facilitate and assure the organisation's ability to meet its data protection obligations, in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act.

This role serves as the primary point of contact for all matters related to data protection, encompassing the responsibilities of raising awareness, providing training, managing data incidents, and maintaining data protection policies. As the manager, you will also work in collaboration with all Head Office departments and academy Data Champions to enhance data security measures and mitigate legal risks.

This role is essential for safeguarding the interests of students, staff and stakeholders; and reinforcing the Federation's commitment to safeguarding personal data and upholding rigorous standards of data protection compliance.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Data Protection Compliance Manager will:

1. Be responsible for raising data protection awareness across the organisation and provide training at all levels as required.
2. Manage the Data Champion network, across all academies and Head Office functional areas, providing training, general data protection advice and guidance and regular communications.
3. Be the focal point for all data incidents and facilitate swift containment as appropriate, writing internal follow-up reports and reporting to the ICO where applicable.
4. Design, develop and deliver data protection awareness training for staff, including 'sound bite' training sessions at regular intervals.
5. Be responsible for updating and maintaining the suite of Federation Data Protection policies.
6. Be responsible for updating and maintaining the Federation's ROPA for Head Office, Primary and Secondary.
7. Manage and respond to Data Sharing Agreement requests, adopting a risk-based approach and adhering to Supply Management timelines as appropriate.
8. Maintain and update the Data Protection SharePoint site.
9. Advise academies and Head Office staff on Subject Access Requests (SARs), ensuring SARs escalated into Head Office are tracked to completion.
10. Carry out academy data protection audits as required.
11. Track and capture data protection risks in the Data Protection risk register.
12. Work with the Head of IT Infrastructure and Head of Cyber Security to improve data security in line with privacy-by-design and industry best practice (ISO27001).
13. Work with the IT team to ensure third-party applications only have authorised levels of access to the MIS.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

1. Qualifications to degree level.
2. Working knowledge of the UK General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act.
3. The ability to assess situations quickly and provide solutions e.g. act on data breaches and advise on swift containment.
4. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to and communicate effectively with people at all levels.
5. The ability to own and deliver project outcomes.
6. Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Business applications e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
7. Professional working ethic and a commitment to high standards.
8. Ability to ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times.
9. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.
10. Passion for the education sector and the management of non-teaching functions.

Paying up to £53k for the right candidate this is an exciting time to join the organisation.

We understand that women may be less likely to apply for a job if they do not meet all the criteria listed in the job specification, but we encourage all potential candidates to apply and will consider each applicant on their individual merits.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Primary and Secondary Education