Data Protection Officer

Lexis Nexis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global risk solutions provider seeks a UK/EU Data Protection Officer to oversee GDPR compliance and manage data protection matters. This role involves liaising with company leadership, conducting data protection assessments, and delivering privacy training. Strong expertise in GDPR, excellent organizational skills, and fluency in English are essential. You'll work in a collaborative environment, promoting data protection strategies across the business and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Life Assurance

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Employee discounts via Perks at Work

Qualifications

• Experience advising on GDPR requirements.
• Ability to articulate data protection requirements for business understanding.
• Proficiency in communicating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal contact for data protection matters.
• Oversee GDPR compliance and conduct data protection impact assessments.
• Respond to privacy audits and support investigations into data breaches.

Skills

Expertise in GDPR requirements

Effective communication skills

Organizational and project management skills

Fluency in English

Job description

About the Business

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at risk.lexisnexis.com

About the Team

You will be part of a global privacy team delivering privacy compliance guidance in a complex and dynamic environment, focusing primarily on UK and EU privacy matters for this role.

About the Role

We are seeking a UK/EU Data Protection Officer to join the global LexisNexis Risk Solutions (“LNRS”) Privacy Office. The position will report to the LNRS Global Data Protection Officer and work closely with company leadership, business unit attorneys, and operational teams. The ideal candidate will be based in the UK in or near Cardiff or London.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organisation’s principal contact for all data protection matters in the UK and EU, with some involvement with data protection matters globally, as needed.
• Oversee GDPR and UK GDPR compliance, conduct DPIAs, and ensure efficient handling of data subject access requests.
• Coordinate the development, implementation and administration of policies and procedures to ensure the protection of personal data in compliance with organisation and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to internal and external privacy audits.
• Support investigations into data breaches.
• Liaise with Data Protection Authorities.
• Coordinating and validating implementation of privacy controls and mitigation measures.
• Maintaining and reporting privacy metrics to assess program effectiveness.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to privacy program processes, templates and workflows.
• Drafting, updating, and managing privacy guidance and resources.
• Design and deliver privacy training to raise awareness and support compliance across business functions.
• Leading working groups to promote cross-business strategy, coordination, synergies and efficiencies.
• Assist the LNRS Global DPO with other projects as needed.

Requirements

• Experience advising on GDPR requirements.
• Have expertise in articulating data protection requirements for business understanding and practical implementation.
• Be adept at communicating effectively with data subjects, data protection authorities, business stakeholders, and executive management.
• Be able to operate independently and on a team while establishing collaborative relationships across the business.
• Possess excellent organizational and project management skills and keen attention to detail.
• Manage assigned team members.
• Be fluent in English; proficiency in another European language is advantageous but not required.
• CIPP certification is advantageous but not required.
• Be available for some local and international travel.

Benefits

• Generousholidayallowancewiththeoptiontobuyadditionaldays
• Healthscreening,eyecarevouchersandprivatemedicalbenefits
• Wellbeingprograms
• LifeAssurance
• Accesstoacompetitivecontributorypensionscheme
• SaveAsYouEarnshareoptionscheme
• TravelSeasonticketloanElectricVehicleScheme
• OptionalDentalInsurance
• Maternity,paternityandsharedparentalleave
• EmployeeAssistanceProgramme
• Accesstoemergencycareforboththeelderlyandchildren
• RECARESdays,givingyoutimetosupportthecharitiesandcausesthatmattertoyou
• Accesstoemployeeresourcegroupswithdedicatedtimetovolunteer
• Accesstoextensivelearninganddevelopmentresources
• AccesstoemployeediscountsschemeviaPerksatWork

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