Data Protection Officer

Careers Plus; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; USD 53,533 - 107,066; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in financial services is seeking a Data Protection Officer to ensure compliance with data privacy laws. In this pivotal role, you will develop and implement policies, conduct risk assessments, and act as the liaison for regulatory bodies. If you have a passion for data protection and a strong understanding of UK regulations, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a team that values your expertise and dedication to safeguarding data privacy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Protection Officer or similar role in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, DPA 2018, and financial regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GDPR, DPA 2018, and other relevant regulations.
• Develop and implement data protection policies and procedures.

Skills

Data Protection Regulations

GDPR Compliance

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Job description

Careers Plus is proud to have partnered with a financial services organization in the North East who are looking to hire a Data Protection Officer. We are ideally looking to chat with experienced professionals who have previous experience working in a similar position with strong knowledge of UK Data Privacy and Data Protection regulations.

This role will be responsible for ensuring the company's systems and procedures comply with all relevant data privacy and protection law, regulation, and policy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with GDPR, DPA 2018, and other relevant regulations.
• Develop and implement data protection policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs).
• Act as the point of contact for regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on data privacy best practices.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Data Protection Officer or similar role within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, DPA 2018, and financial regulatory requirements.
• Experience conducting DPIAs, audits, and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

If you are passionate about data protection and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Staffing and Recruiting and Financial Services