Data Protection Officer

RELX; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information and analytics company is seeking a UK/EU Data Protection Officer to join their team in the Greater London area. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with GDPR, manage data protection matters, and collaborate with leadership. Responsibilities include overseeing data handling processes and providing privacy training. The role offers a generous holiday allowance, health benefits, and a contributory pension scheme, making it an attractive opportunity for professionals passionate about data privacy.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and medical benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Travel Season ticket loan

Employee assistance program

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Experience in advising on GDPR compliance matters.
• Strong capability to communicate requirements effectively.
• Ability to manage team members and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal contact for data protection in the UK and EU.
• Oversee GDPR compliance and conduct DPIAs.
• Coordinate policies for personal data protection.

Skills

Experience advising on GDPR requirements

Expertise in data protection articulation

Effective communication skills

Organizational and project management skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Fluency in English

Proficiency in another European language

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 the link below, 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 organisational 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.

Workingforyou:Weknowthatyourwellbeingandhappinessarekeytoalongandsuccessfulcareer.Thesearesomeofthebenefitswearedelightedtooffer:

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life Assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• TravelSeasonticketloan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discount scheme via Perks at Work

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