Data Protection Officer

Manchester, Lancashire
The Recruitment Co

Data Protection/Compliance officer

Location: Manchester Role Overview: Are you an experienced Data Protection professional looking for a new challenge? We’re seeking a talented individual to join our client’s Compliance department as a Data Protection Lead. Based at their our head office in Manchester, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the company’s complies with data protection and privacy laws.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain data protection, information security, and cyber security policies.
• Manage the firm’s information asset register and records of processing.
• Act as the internal expert on data protection, providing support to compliance analysts and handling complex queries.
• Handle data requests including subject access and erasure requests.
• Collaborate with the IT department, particularly the cyber team, to assess the effectiveness of information and cyber security controls.
• Assist the Head of Risk & Compliance with cyber liability insurance renewal.
• Identify and mitigate emerging and current risks across departments.
• Review commercial agreements from a data protection perspective.
• Design and deliver training courses and guidance on data protection to all departments.
• Provide research and technical advice on data protection and privacy law.

Our client isn’t just about a job – it’s about being part of a supportive community where your contributions are valued. In addition to a rewarding career, they offer

• A minimum of 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with length of service.
• Flexible working arrangements with hybrid working options.
• Opportunities for charitable work with two days allocated per year.
• Engaging in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Annual promotions process open to all staff.

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we’re committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.