Robert Walters
Data Protection Specialist
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Data Protection Specialist
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Contract: 6 months
Work Setup: Hybrid - 1 day in the office
Who We Are
Robert Walters is the world's most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds.
Who You Will Work With
Our client is a well-established company in the insurance sector, known for its focus on customer service and growth. It promotes a positive workplace culture that supports employee development and balance. The company offers opportunities for meaningful contributions in a dynamic environment.
What You'll Do
- Support the DPO in developing Data Protection and AI Compliance strategies, promoting Privacy by Design and representing Data Protection at relevant meetings.
- Lead DPIAs, LIAs, TIAs and AI risk assessments for high-risk activities, escalating significant risks and tracking remediation actions.
- Review vendor contracts, data protection clauses, international transfers and due diligence questionnaires to manage third-party privacy risks.
- Create, maintain and validate Records of Processing Activities, ensuring accurate documentation and effective ownership handover.
- Manage data breaches and privacy incidents, including response procedures, investigations, root-cause analysis and remediation.
- Deliver Data Protection and AI training, conduct second-line assurance reviews, test controls and monitor completion and effectiveness.
- Support business teams with day-to-day privacy advice, maintain Privacy and AI registers, assess AI providers and prepare compliance updates for the DPO, ARCC and ExCo.
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What You Bring
- Specialist in data protection with at least 3 years relevant experience.
- Experience working in the insurance or financial services is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of data protection legislation, privacy compliance and information governance.
- Relevant professional qualifications, such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CDPO or other IAPP certifications, are desirable.
- Additional qualifications in data protection, privacy management or AI governance would be advantageous.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, written and verbal communication, organisational and delivery skills, with the ability to work to defined standards and deadlines.
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What's Next
If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss how we can support you.
This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.
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