Data Protection Manager (Fixed Term for 6 months)

TransPennine Express; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major rail operator in the UK is looking for a Data Protection Manager to ensure compliance with data protection legislation. The role involves overseeing data subject access requests, conducting privacy risk assessments, and advising on data protection matters. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with experience in an in-house data protection role. This position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and travel benefits, along with a culture of support and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary paid on a 4-weekly basis

Generous annual leave entitlement

Free rail travel for you and your dependants

Travel discounts on other train companies

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Option to join Railway Pension Scheme

Family-friendly maternity and paternity benefits

High street discounts

Inclusive workplace supporting wellbeing

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of data protection and information regulations.
• Proven experience in an in-house data protection role.
• Experience handling information disclosure requests.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and respond to data subject access requests.
• Conduct privacy risk assessments and DPIAs.
• Support training programs to promote compliance.
• Advise on data protection matters.
• Collaborate with teams to embed privacy by design.

Skills

Data protection knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Relevant degree or professional certification (e.g., C-DPO)

Job description

Data Protection Manager

Do you have a passion for data privacy, compliance, and making a real impact? If yes, join our team at TransPennine Express (TPE) as our new Data Protection Manager!

We're TransPennine Express and we're going places. Whether that's helping customers reach their destination, or ensuring our colleagues feel fulfilled and supported in their careers. We're looking for people with drive and enthusiasm to join our amazing team and help push for more progress within the rail industry. We look forward to meeting new faces and eager minds, ready to join our mission of creating a better-connected network in the North and Scotland, for good.

About the Role

As Data Protection Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring TPE's compliance with data protection legislation. You'll lead on data privacy guidance across the organisation, conduct DPIA's, respond to all data protection related queries and support projects providing expert advice to the business. You'll also foster a culture of compliance, and collaborate with colleagues across the organisation and wider operating group.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and respond to data subject access requests and CCTV requests, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Conduct privacy risk assessments and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs).
• Support training and awareness programmes to promote a culture of compliance.
• Advise on data protection matters, supporting colleagues at all levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed privacy by design in new systems and processes.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory authorities and act as the main point of contact for data protection matters.
• Report regularly to senior management and boards on data protection issues and developments.

Who are we looking for?

• Solid understanding of data protection and information regulations.
• Proven previous experience working in an in-house data protection or privacy role, ideally within a complex or regulated organisation.
• Experience handling information disclosure requests and embedding privacy by design.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Relevant degree or professional certification (e.g., C-DPO) is desirable.

If that sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you, please click apply and complete an application form.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary paid on a 4-weekly basis.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Free TransPennine Express rail travel for you and your dependants.
• Travel discounts of up to 75% on other train operating companies, plus international rail travel after 1 year's service.
• Free & confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Portal, 24 / 7.
• Option to join the Railway Pension Scheme with significant employer contributions.
• Family-friendly maternity and paternity benefits.
• High street and lifestyle discounts, plus a cycle to work scheme.
• A welcoming, inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports your wellbeing.

Goings places has never felt better!

At TransPennine Express, it's our goal to help people reach their full potential. We offer the opportunity to not just join the transformation of the rail industry, but to lead it. Our values are designed with every team member in mind; whether it's ensuring you feel free to be yourself at work, or encouraging everyone to pull together and support each other. We promise to value our people for the individuals they are. Whichever department becomes your destination, from the tip of the train, to the tail, our only focus is heading at full speed into the future. So, if making people crack a smile helps you feel at home, and raising standards is second nature to you, we'd love to have you onboard.

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