St. James’s Place
Data Privacy Manager
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Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.
At a glance:
- Location: Cirencester Office
- Workplace Type: Hybrid
- Employment Type: 6 month Fixed-Term Contract
- Seniority: Mid-Senior Level
The role:
The Data Privacy Manager is responsible for maintaining and developing processes and policies to ensure high standards in data privacy consistent with SJP values and meets the expectations of its clients, advisers, and employees (data subjects). This includes the supporting privacy compliance across the entire SJP Group and the provision of advice and guidance to effectively mitigate data privacy risks.
This role will involve close interaction and regular contact with all parts of the SJP Group and will focus on supporting all employees and office locations which undertake or influence the processing of personal data including Client, prospects, Advisers/Partners, Partner Support, Employees, 3rd Parties, contractors and other individuals who support SJP.
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What you'll be doing:
- Provide expert advice and guidance to the SJP Group and employees in relation to data protection and privacy and associated matters.
- Undertake and support the completion of Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIA) for all new /updated projects where appropriate.
- Review historical processing activity to identify where a DPIA is required.
- Support with 3rd Party Due diligence in relation to Data Protection.
Who we're looking for:
- Data privacy experience, preferably gained within a regulated financial services environment.
- Knowledge of and experience in applying the UK Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR and EU GDPR.
- Working knowledge of international data protection legislation (applicable in SJP operating territories).
- Technically competent in Data Protection and comfortable in approaches to understanding data privacy and security risk.
- Strong attention to detail, proactive and self-starting.
- Good stakeholder engagement across a broad range of teams.
What's in it for you?
We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
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We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:
- Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
- Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
- 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)
Reasonable Adjustments
We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at careers@sjp.co.uk
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.
What's next?
If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking ‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch.
As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.
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