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Data Privacy Officer
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Data Privacy Officer
Oxford (2 days per week in office)
£60k-£70k + 10-20% bonus, 12% pension.
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We are seeking a Data Privacy Officer to oversee UK and international data protection regulations. This role involves maintaining the organisation's Privacy Information Management System, conducting privacy risk assessments, and supporting the implementation of data protection initiatives. Ensuring policies, standards, and guidelines are effectively communicated and upheld across the organisation.
Responsibilities:
- Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
- Managing privacy incidents.
- Responding to data subject rights requests.
- Managing privacy management software.
- Supporting the wider business.
- Conducting DP Training & awareness.
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- Knowledge and understanding of data privacy laws, regulations and standards globally with a strong emphasis on the UK and Europe
- Knowledge of business process documentation, developing data protection compliance policies and defining best practice
- Ability to work with a range of business stakeholders at all levels to understand and articulate their activities in line with defined standards
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English
- Professional data privacy certifications (e.g. CIPP/E)
Desirable:
- Experience working with process analysis and documentation in a privacy programme or project environment
- Experience of establishing an effective data privacy programme in a complex geographical / functional matrix organisation
- Demonstrable experience of investigating data breaches and advising the business on privacy improvement and impact mitigation
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What you'll get:
You'll receive a salary up to £70000, as well as a highly competitive benefits package including a 10-20% annual bonus, 12% pension match, private medical insurance, a digital GP service and an optional on-site gym. There is life insurance, income protection, and you'll start with 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays, Christmas closure, and additional service-related days. Other perks include car and cycle salary-sacrifice schemes, travel loans.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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