Our Data Privacy team in Düsseldorf is looking for you!
Our Data Privacy team in Düsseldorf is looking for you!
We are Uniper
At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!
Your responsibilities
You will report to the Head of Data Protection, sitting in Germany
You will act as a DPO in Germany for certain German entities in the Energy Assets domain - these are entities which are producing or storing power or power-related assets
Your duties include all the statutory duties such as providing support to the business on data protection queries, answering subject access requests, advising on Germany-specific data protection issues, reviewing data protection agreements, supporting in DPIAs and so on
You will need to travel on a regular basis to the locations of the Assets to create and maintain relationships with local stakeholders as well as carry out audits or support in audits as necessary
You will need to maintain documentation in relation to the entity compliance for reporting purposes
You will be working together with the Privacy Team to carry out your duties
Your profile
Essential
Fluent in English and German
Prior data protection related work, inhouse or in a law firm is essential, such that the individual is able to independently and competently advise stakeholders on data protection issues in a pragmatic manner, and carry out other daily data protection tasks on their own. At least 5 years of experience in data protection is required
Data Protection Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT or their equivalents from other certification bodies are mandatory
Knowledge of data protection laws including but not limited to the GDPR/BDSG, as well as an understanding on how to assess technical and organisational measures
Understanding of ISMS Audit requirements under ISO standards as well as BSI Basic Protection Requirements in relation to data protection
Ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders and present complex technical topics to them
Willing to travel on a regular basis (up to 50%) to various locations in Germany
Desirable
A legal qualification (admission into any jurisdiction or a law degree) is considered desirable. Candidates without legal qualifications but with extensive data protection experience and certifications will be considered
A technical or engineering background together with a legal qualification is highly desirable
Prior inhouse experience is an advantage
Prior experience as a DPO is an advantage
Your benefits
At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.
Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:
Work-Life-Balance / New Normal:
Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service
Mobility:
Car and bike leasing offer (deferred compensation)
E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper location
Health offers:
Flu vaccination
Preventive health services
Employee assistance program
Company pension:
Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching
Trainings:
Lifelong training
Coaching
Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!
Your contact
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
Indulekshmi Rajeswari
Indulekshmi.Rajeswari(at)uniper.energy
Attention! Please apply via the button in this portal. Application documents that reach us by post will not be returned and, like those we receive by e-mail, can unfortunately not be considered!
As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.