Data Protection Manager

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Data Protection Paralegal for a 3-month temporary role. This full-time position offers predominantly remote work with monthly attendance in the West Midlands. The ideal candidate should be experienced in handling Data Protection Impact Assessments and be confident in contributing to high-level governance meetings. A competitive hourly rate of £250 applies. This role requires recent experience in data protection.

Benefits

Recommendation scheme for £100

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Recent experience in data protection roles required.
• Ability to manage the DPIA process thoroughly and accurately.
• Knowledge of international data transfers and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Attend key governance meetings and contribute to discussions.
• Manage and document the DPIA process effectively.
• Advise on international data transfers and third-party software.

Skills

Experience handling Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

Confidence in contributing to high-level meetings

Experience within Higher Education

Job description

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We are proud to be partnering with a University who are looking to appoint a Data Protection Paralegal on an initial 3-month temporary basis.

This will be a full-time position based predominantly from home, with attendance required in the West Midlands approximately once per month, and an hourly rate of circa £250 per day via an Umbrella company

The ideal candidate will have experience handling Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

Attending and contributing to key governance meetings, including the Data Governance Board and associated working groups, in the absence of the DPO

Managing the DPIA process, including assessing, drafting, and completing DPIAs to ensure they are thorough, accurate, and compliant

Ensuring all DPIAs are properly documented, approved, and recorded in the DPIA register, with ongoing monitoring where required

Advising on and managing international data transfers, particularly those involving third-party software platforms and cloud services

Experience required:

• Experience within Higher Education is highly desirable
• Experience dealing with DPIAs
• Confidence in deputising for senior colleagues and contributing to high-level meetings and strategic decision-making
  
  

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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