Data Protection Officer

The Rank Group plc; Maidenhead; Hybride; GBP 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Wellbeing program

Development opportunities

Leadership training

Industry certifications

Pensions

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Bonus schemes

Résumé du poste

The Rank Group plc is seeking a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to lead the Group's data protection and privacy compliance programme, ensuring GDPR adherence and a strong privacy culture. The role involves strategic guidance, audits, and incident management with senior leaders and regulators.

With potential to support the Legal team on commercial contracts, the DPO role blends specialist privacy expertise with broader regulatory and commercial responsibilities within a highly visible governance

Qualifications

• Significant experience in data protection, privacy, compliance, information security, legal or audit environments.
• Expert knowledge of UK GDPR, data protection legislation and privacy best practices.
• Experience managing data subject requests, privacy incidents, breaches and regulatory engagement.
• Strong understanding of information security, cyber risks and related compliance frameworks.
• Qualified solicitor (with several years PQE) desirable but not essential for candidates undertaking the legal aspects of the role.
• Strong risk assessment, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience working with senior leaders and regulators.
• Highly organised, commercially minded and able to work independently with integrity and discretion.
• Experience within a regulated industry, such as gambling, financial services or similar, would be advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Lead and oversee the Group's data protection and privacy compliance programme, ensuring adherence to GDPR and other relevant data protection laws.
• Provide expert advice to stakeholders on data privacy obligations, risks and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor compliance through audits, assurance activities, policy reviews and data protection impact assessments.
• Manage data incidents, breaches and data subject requests, acting as the key liaison with regulators and supervisory authorities.
• Deliver training and awareness programmes to foster a strong data privacy culture across the business.
• Provide regular updates and insights to senior leadership, the Executive Committee and Board committees.
• Lead and develop the Data Protection Analyst.
• Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial agreements.
• Provide practical legal advice on commercial, compliance and data protection matters.
• Support stakeholders with contract negotiations, risk assessment and regulatory considerations.

Connaissances

Data privacy

Regulatory governance

UK GDPR

Stakeholder management

Legal drafting

Risk assessment

Communication

Regulatory engagement

Information security

Formation

Qualified solicitor

Description du poste

We are - the Rank Group. From the fun of Mecca Bingo to the experience of Grosvenor Casinos, from in-person to online, from local to global, players love the experiences our famous brands deliver. We employ almost 8,000 people across our brands, in roles ranging from Casino Croupiers, Poker Dealers, Chefs and Bingo Club Callers, through to specialists in Marketing, Property, Finance, Law and Human Resources and many more. This is such an exciting sector to be part of, bringing entertainment to millions in a culture of opportunity and growth. Look at our careers site to find out more: https://careers.rank.com/

Job Purpose

Are you passionate about data privacy, governance and helping organisations navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape? As the Data Protection Officer (DPO), you will lead the Group's data protection and privacy compliance programme, ensuring that data privacy remains embedded in our culture, processes and decision-making. Acting as the subject matter expert, you'll provide strategic guidance, oversee compliance activities and work closely with stakeholders across the business to manage privacy risks and maintain the highest standards of data protection. This is a highly visible role with regular interaction with senior leaders, regulators and key business functions, offering the opportunity to shape and influence the Group's privacy strategy and compliance framework. For candidates with a legal qualification, the role may also include supporting the Legal team with commercial contract drafting, negotiation and advisory work. While the primary focus will remain on Data Protection Officer responsibilities, this provides an excellent opportunity to combine specialist privacy expertise with broader commercial legal experience.

Data Protection Officer (Primary Focus)

• Lead and oversee the Group's data protection and privacy compliance programme, ensuring adherence to GDPR and other relevant data protection laws.
• Provide expert advice to stakeholders on data privacy obligations, risks and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor compliance through audits, assurance activities, policy reviews and data protection impact assessments.
• Manage data incidents, breaches and data subject requests, acting as the key liaison with regulators and supervisory authorities.
• Deliver training and awareness programmes to foster a strong data privacy culture across the business.
• Provide regular updates and insights to senior leadership, the Executive Committee and Board committees.
• Lead and develop the Data Protection Analyst.

Commercial Legal Support (where applicable)

• Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial agreements.
• Provide practical legal advice on commercial, compliance and data protection matters.
• Support stakeholders with contract negotiations, risk assessment and regulatory considerations.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Significant experience in data protection, privacy, compliance, information security, legal or audit environments.
• Expert knowledge of UK GDPR, data protection legislation and privacy best practices.
• Experience managing data subject requests, privacy incidents, breaches and regulatory engagement.
• Strong understanding of information security, cyber risks and related compliance frameworks.
• Qualified solicitor (with several years PQE) desirable but not essential for candidates undertaking the legal aspects of the role.
• Strong risk assessment, problem-solving and decision‑making capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience working with senior leaders and regulators.
• Highly organised, commercially minded and able to work independently with integrity and discretion.
• Experience within a regulated industry, such as gambling, financial services or similar, would be advantageous.

Join us to unlock benefits and opportunities that will boost your career journey in a vibrant, inclusive and fulfilling work environment - so you can #BeYourself

Wellbeing@Rank is important… From hybrid working and colleague support networks to menopause support and weekly PepTalks, we're here for you. We'll also invest in your growth by providing development opportunities, leadership training and cutting-edge industry certifications so you have the tools and resources to help you work, win and grow with us. Immerse yourself in new cultures and gain international exposure through our global business. Collaborate with colleagues from around the globe. From pensions to bonus schemes, and private medical insurance to life insurance - we've got you covered.

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We aim to do this by facilitating fair and equal access to our services. If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made, please reach out to let us know ahead of your interview.

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