Data Protection Manager

Our client, based in Leicester, is currently recruiting for a Data Protection Manager on a 6 month temporary contract.

The position is due to start in January on a full-time basis. The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience for this position.

The ideal candidate will have experience working on Legal or Social Housing, whilst being a Qualified Data Practitioner with plenty of experience in the sector.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Lead the Group’s ongoing compliance with the legal requirements of all data protection legislation across all core activities
• Appointed as the Group’s Data Protection Officer (DPO), including liaison, consultation and cooperation with the supervisory authority
• To lead on any internal / external audits that are undertaken on behalf of the Group in agreeing audit scope, supporting the audit process and requirements, and responding to findings and recommendations
• Act as lead on all matters pertaining to data protection right requests and ensure all Data Subject rights are correctly addressed in a timely and compliant fashion

Experience and Skills required:

• Qualified Data Protection Practitioner
• Experience working with external stakeholders and suppliers with regards to data protection compliance
• Experience in Legal and Social Housing with ability to write and review Legal documents

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working days

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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