Primary Function

The Data Protection Manager will act as PFEWs expert in Data Protection and will be responsible for monitoring internal compliance, and Data Protection impact and assessments. The Data Protection Manager will lead and evaluate risk relating to privacy and data protection across the organisation and work collaboratively with senior stakeholders to promote compliance.

This role will be responsible for ensuring that PFEW is compliant in UK GDPR and data protection laws, policies, awareness raising, training and audits. The DPM will report into the General Counsel who will be the main point of contact for ICO. This person will work closely with HQ departments, Branches, independent advisors and external parties.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain PFEW compliance policies and procedures for GDPR and compliance metrics and standards
Develop and maintain data protection and privacy policies, and security around personal data according to Article 32
Advise on Data Protection Impact Assessment process, monitoring its performance pursuant to Article 35
Act as a contact point for data subjects and the supervisory authority on issues relating to processing
Implementation of data protection audits to evidence compliance and accountability
Lead on awareness raising, training and audits
Oversee the maintenance of records required to demonstrate GDPR compliance
Support the General Counsel in relation to data incident response and data breaches
Lead PFEW response to any regulatory investigation or request for information
Provide advice in relation to complaints and appeals by data subjects, including areas where the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act both have a bearing
Line management and development of Data Protection Coordinator

Key Skills & Experience

Experience of influencing, leading and educating peers on topics relating to data protection
Expert in data protection laws and strong working knowledge of policies, awareness raising, training and audits
Able to collaborate with stakeholders and work independently with the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality
Have a pragmatic approach and ability to balance risk with operational benefits
Good working knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 2000
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally
Data Protection qualification would be advantageous

What PFEW will offer you

We offer multiple benefits to our HQ employees including: flexible working, hybrid working, competitive salary, private healthcare, life assurance, enhanced pension contribution, enhanced leave, employee assistance program, onsite free lunches and refreshments, free onsite gym, free onsite parking, 26 days holiday (increasing with length of service), mental health clinics, support for continuous professional development, employee discounts and more….