A leading international Law firm are seeking a Senior Data Privacy Manager based out of their Leeds office to develop the firms regulatory risk & compliance controls, and take a lead in ensuring and promoting data security throughout the business. As a Senior Data Privacy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring data protection and information security compliance throughout their organisation, as well as advising on matters related to data privacy.
Job Responsibilities:
- Raising data protection and information security awareness across the business,
- Taking an active part in the implementation and monitoring of compliance with training requirements,
- Ensuring that data protection and information security compliance is implemented into all new systems, policies and procedures,
- Assisting with handling personal data breaches,
- Monitoring and reviewing data protection policies and procedures across the business, with use of the firms in-house software,
- Advising on internal queries,
- Dealing with data protection & transfer impact assessments,
- Assisting with the preparation of management information to report on compliance, and
- Horizon scanning for legislative and regulatory changes that may affect the business.
Key Attributes required:
- The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, or an interest to develop their risk and compliance expertise in the above.
- Previous experience of working in a regulated industry, such as Legal or Financial Services is desirable.
- The role requires discussions with colleagues at all levels within the business. The ideal candidate must therefore have strong communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Ability to analyse information and provide potential solutions in a concise way.
- Good attention to detail and strong administration is essential.
- The ability to work under pressure, and efficient time management to meet business priorities.
- The ability to work on own initiative, and manage own workload.
- A good team player, who is supportive of other colleagues.
- Able to respond positively to change, and adapt easily to new processes.
- Good IT skills with a knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, although further training can be given if required.
- Flexibility to occasionally travel is required. This could involve staying away from home.
