Data Protection Team Leader

Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays

Employee Referral scheme

Group Incentive Plan (Annual Bonus Scheme)

Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Life Assurance cover

Workplace pension

Job summary

Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) is seeking an experienced Data Protection Manager for their Manchester office. This key role involves overseeing compliance with UK GDPR, managing data protection risks, and influencing stakeholders. Responsibilities include leading compliance efforts, handling data breaches, and developing policies. Benefits include hybrid working, 25 days holiday, health insurance, and a group incentive plan. Join a firm committed to data privacy culture and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a data protection or privacy-focused role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection laws.
• Experience managing data breaches and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead on data protection compliance across the firm, ensuring adherence to UK GDPR.
• Act as the main point of contact for data protection queries and incidents.
• Oversee and manage data breaches, including investigation, reporting, and mitigation.

Skills

Data protection compliance

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Data Protection Manager to join our Manchester office. This is a key role responsible for overseeing and enhancing our data protection framework, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and wider regulatory requirements, and promoting a strong culture of data privacy across the firm.

You will act as a subject matter expert, working closely with senior stakeholders, legal teams, IT, and risk functions to manage data protection risks and support business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on data protection compliance across the firm, ensuring adherence to UK GDPR and related legislation
• Act as the main point of contact for data protection queries and incidents
• Oversee and manage data breaches, including investigation, reporting, and mitigation
• Maintain and develop policies, procedures, and data protection frameworks
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and risk assessments
• Deliver training and guidance to staff to improve awareness and compliance
• Liaise with regulators where required, including the ICO
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise the business on changes

About You

• Proven experience in a data protection or privacy-focused role
• Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection laws
• Experience managing data breaches and regulatory reporting
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Benefits

• Hybrid working – 2 days per week working in the office (must live a reasonable distance to commute to the office)
• 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell annual leave up to 5 days
• Employee Referral scheme
• Group Incentive Plan (Annual Bonus Scheme)
• Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App providing you with services including annual health checks, access to Digital GP’s, mental health consultations, 2nd medical opinions and much more
• Employee Assistance Programme where you can access free webinars for stress awareness and counselling sessions
• Group Income Protection which will support you with an income if you are unable to work long term, as a result of an illness or injury
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes and apps including gym discounts, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, meditation sessions and much more
• Life Assurance cover
• Workplace pension
• Benefits Hub providing discounts to over 700 services including cinema tickets, food and drink, travel, and high street stores
• Dental Insurance
• Christmas and Summer socials
• Free legal help and discounted lawyer led legal services