Data Protection Officer Birmingham, Castle Vale£30,961 - £35,183per annumFull Time, PermanentClosing Date: 8th January 2025Our client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Data Protection Officer to join their Team. This is a new role to help drive them forward with their data and compliance standards.
As their DPO, some of your key areas of responsibility will include:- Ensuring the Group complies with all relevant data privacy laws and requirements
- Creating and overseeing the company's data protection frameworks and controls.
- Working with colleagues to develop a culture that values data governance and compliance
- Acting as the key point of contact for internal colleagues, our customers and external regulators.
- Developing and delivering training
- Processing Subject Access Requests in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring deadlines are adhered to
- Informing and advising colleagues on their obligations to comply with the UK GDPR and other data protection laws
- Supporting and advising colleagues completing key documentation (Data Processing / Sharing Agreements (DPAs / DSAs and DPIAs and Legitimate Impact Assessments)
About youTheyre looking for a Data Protection professional who is accredited in data protection and risk management.You will have in depth knowledge of GDPR, have excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work. You will also have strong communication skills and have the ability to communicate complex information clearly to ensure understanding and compliance within the organisation.Our client is a small Housing Association that puts thier Community at the heart of everything they do and this role provides an opportunity to make a positive impact on the day to day lives of their colleagues and tenants. With excellent terms and conditions and a permanent position, you would be working for a company that is committed to investing in their people.
They offer a fantastic benefits package which includes:- 29 days basic annual leave (full time) + Bank Holidays
- Pension schemes
- A commitment to safety and wellbeing including access to a Bupa Health Cash Plan which provides discounts on gym membership, sports equipment and days out, as well as reimbursement on NHS prescription charges, eye tests, dental care and physiotherapy.
- A commitment to work life balance through our Agile/flexible working principles.
- Family Friendly policy with enhanced benefits
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Internal coaching and mentoring opportunities
- Staff social events
