Data Protection Officer

Fasttrek Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit client is seeking an experienced Data Protection Officer to lead compliance with data protection legislation. This role offers a hybrid working pattern, with 3 days from home and 2 in the office. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of GDPR, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously. Benefits include 28 days of holiday and a double matched pension scheme up to 10%.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Double matched pension (up to 10%)

3 days volunteering leave

Potential for a 9-day fortnight

Qualifications

• Experienced DPO role with strong understanding of GDPR and the Data Protection Act.
• Ability to work autonomously with expertise in data protection legislation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and review data protection documentation.
• Act as lead contact with ICO.
• Provide advice and training on data protection compliance.
• Deal with Data Subject Access Requests.

Skills

Strong understanding of GDPR

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Ability to analyse data protection legislation

Job description

My not-for-profit client is looking to recruit an experienced Data Protection Officer for a permanent position based at their offices in central Sevenoaks, Kent. Reporting to the Head of Governance & Risk this position will lead, and take responsibility for, compliance and adherence to data protection legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and review data protection documentation.
• Act as lead contact with ICO.
• Provide advice and training on all matters involving data protection compliance.
• Deal with Data Subject Access Requests.

Qualifications

• Experienced DPO role with strong understanding of GDPR and the Data Protection Act.
• Autonomous working with the expertise to analyse & interpret data protection legislation.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills.
• Able to write policies and corporate documents.

A hybrid working pattern is available with this role with 3 days a week working from home and 2 days in the office. There could also be some additional flexibility on a case-by-case basis.

Benefits

• Salary plus excellent benefits including 28 days holiday (3 days for Christmas shutdown) plus bank holidays.
• Double matched pension (up to 10%).
• 3 days volunteering leave.
• Potential for a 9-day fortnight.

For additional information please forward your CV, in the first instance, to Tailwind IT and please ensure that you extensively demonstrate your previous expertise in a DPO role. The closing date for applications is 21st October.