Data Protection Officer

Marcus Donald are looking for a Data protection officer to work within the Insurance industry, who is looking to take the next step in their career.

Data Protection Officer - Roles and responsibilities:

• Advising and investigating potential data protection breaches
• Ensuring the compliance of policies with applicable laws and regulations
• To advise and assist on the data protection implications of financial promotions and customer communications.
• To respond to data subject access requests on behalf of our client
• Ensure data breaches are investigated and remedial actions are taken.
• Proactively identify business risks and issues in relation to data protection
• Act as a point of contact for any data protection queries.
• Complete risk assessment and establish ongoing controls, tools, and templates to ensure compliance across all business functions.

Data Protection Officer – Required:

• Excellent analytical, communication, and influencing skills with the proven ability to influence credibly at senior level
• Experience in drafting policies, interpreting legal contracts, and report writing ability to analyse/ interpret legislative requirements and develop, implement, and manage appropriate organisational practices/ policies and solutions
• Able to explain complex issues in a straightforward and understandable manner
• An in-depth knowledge of data protection laws within the UK and Europe
• Previous management experience
• Experience in developing and working with appropriate performance management tools and processes within the data protection field
• Experience of providing data protection and compliance advice, guidance to others
• Specialist knowledge of the practical application of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
• Comprehensive Knowledge of GDPR / FOI (General Data Protection Regulation / Freedom of Information Act) and related legislations/ provisions and practices
• Use own initiative and professional knowledge/judgment to assess and manage risk and identify/ resolve complex problems.

Data Protection Officer – Desired: 

• ISO Certifications
• Knowledge of other worldwide data protection laws
• Experience within a legal, audit, and/or risk function department

Alongside the Flattering benefits package, this opportunity is a great step to further your career and take that next step into achieving your future career goals

If this is a job role that interests you or you have any more questions about the job please do not hesitate to contact Ryan Solan (rsolan@marcusdonald.com) with any questions and/or queries you may have.