Data Protection Manager - 12months Fixed Term Contract, Leeds

Data Protection Manager - 12months Fixed Term Contract

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Data Protection Manager

Leeds – hybrid

Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

We’re seeking a Data Protection Manager to join our growing business. In this newly created role, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operation, governance and continuous improvement of NG Bailey’s data protection programme.

This role will be ideal for a proactive and innovative individual who wants the opportunity to shape our data governance strategy from the ground up.

Own and maintain the NG Bailey Data Protection strategy, framework and improvement plan

Lead the design, implementation and ongoing management of data protection and its component parts

Proactively monitor regulatory, legislative and technology developments relevant to data protection and assess the impact to the business

Co-ordinate, attend and/or chair data protection-specific forums and other risk/compliance forums

Lead privacy by design governance and as a trusted business partner, give expert data protection management challenge and guidance

Create, manage and maintain internal policies such as retention schedules, workplace guidelines, and employee privacy policies

Create, manage and maintain external policies, consents, customer facing notices, documents and tools

Develop and deliver training programmes and awareness materials and content

Manage data breaches, from investigation to resolution and any required regulatory notifications

Maintain incident logs for all risks, breaches, and potential issues across the business, meeting specific SLA and regulatory timeframes and ensuring timely internal reporting

Act as the first point of contact for data protection matters

Ensure that subject access requests and other data privacy rights are met in accordance with procedures and agreed deadlines for customers and team members

Provide assurance that policies and procedures are being followed by the business and that there is a culture of continuous improvement in relation to data protection compliance

Conduct second line functional assurance reviews to assess compliance with the data protection framework, associated key controls and external Service Level Agreements

Ensure Privacy Triage Questionnaires and/or Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) are in place and completed for any new or changed processing activities or projects involving personal or sensitive data

Provide guidance on the identification of appropriate lawful basis for processing personal data in collaboration with the Group Legal team

Strong and practical understanding of data protection law and practice, with proven experience running a data protection programme

Previous experience working in a large organisation with varied and complex processing activities, ideally in a private organisation and/or the construction, infrastructure or facilities management sectors

Recognised qualification in data protection, information governance or information security, or equivalent

Skilled at managing complex rights requests, DPIAs and data mapping

Able to interpret regulatory developments and explain impacts in plain language

High level of IT literacy and confident working with SharePoint or willing to learn quickly

Good project management skills and a structured approach to work

Experience working to assurance and regulatory standards

If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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Location:: Leeds
Job Type:: FullTime

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