Data Protection Officer

Hobson Prior Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hobson Prior is seeking a Data Protection Officer to provide comprehensive data protection services to clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for advising on compliance, managing client relationships, and ensuring a culture of data protection within client organizations. This pivotal role requires expertise in data protection regulations and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of data protection regulations essential.
• Strong leadership and customer-oriented skills required.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver data protection services and oversee team activities.
• Provide strategic advice and act as main contact for client queries.
• Conduct training on data protection best practices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Customer-oriented approach

Knowledge of data protection regulations

Interpersonal skills

Openness to feedback

Job description

Join a trailblazing biotech on the cutting edge of science and technology.

Hobson Prior is seeking a Data Protection Officer to join our client's team, focusing on providing data protection services to clients. You will be responsible for advising clients on data protection matters, ensuring compliance with regulations, and serving as a point of contact for data protection authorities and individuals.

Please note that to be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

1. Deliver data protection services to clients as per agreements.
2. Oversee and guide team activities to align with client privacy programs.
3. Regularly assess team efforts to ensure compliance with data protection standards.
4. Provide strategic advice to enhance client data protection practices.
5. Act as the main contact for client queries and concerns about data protection.
6. Participate in client meetings and document discussions.
7. Develop and review necessary documentation for service delivery.
8. Promote a culture of data protection within client organizations.
9. Offer advice on data protection obligations and risk management.
10. Support clients in managing data breaches and compliance monitoring.
11. Conduct training sessions on data protection best practices.
12. Maintain accurate records and participate in project reviews.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong leadership skills to promote data protection compliance.
• Customer-oriented approach to understand and address client needs.
• Advanced knowledge of data protection regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for negotiation and consensus-building.
• Openness to feedback and continuous improvement.

For more information, please contact William Hay.

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