SNG (Sovereign Network Group)
Deputy Data Protection Officer
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Salary: £46,000.00 - £56,000.00 Per year
SNG (Sovereign Network Group) is one of the largest housing associations in England. We provide 86,000 homes and invest in communities across London, the South East, South West and East of England, as well as aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year.
We're looking for an experienced and proactive Deputy Data Protection Officer to join our Governance, General Counsel & Risk team and help shape the future of data protection.
Working from our Basingstoke office, you’ll take our hybrid approach of working from home, and in the office 2 days per week.
The role
You’ll have 1 direct report and will be reporting to the Head of Data Privacy (DPO). You'll support the leadership of the Data Protection team and act as deputy to the DPO when required.
You'll work closely with senior leaders across the business, providing expert guidance on data protection, regulatory compliance, information governance, and privacy best practice.
You'll help ensure that privacy considerations are embedded across projects, processes, and decision-making, whilst maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
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What you'll be doing
- Support the Head of Data Privacy (DPO) in delivering SNG's data protection and privacy strategy.
- Provide expert guidance on UK GDPR, data protection legislation, and privacy best practice.
- Lead on data protection matters, including DPIAs, compliance monitoring, breach investigations, and stakeholder advice.
- Develop and deliver privacy training, policies, procedures, and awareness programmes.
- Work closely with teams across the business to embed privacy by design and support regulatory compliance.
- Deputise for the DPO when required and contribute to reporting for senior leaders and governance committees.
- Help lead and develop the Data Protection team, promoting continuous improvement and excellent customer service.
What we're looking for
- Experience in a Data Protection, Privacy, Governance, Risk, or Compliance role.
- Experience supporting a Data Protection Officer or similar Data Protection Management position.
- Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
- IAPP CIPP/E certification
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience conducting DPIAs and implementing privacy-focused processes.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and support team leadership.
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Job Description
We have some great benefits at SNG, including:
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
- 3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
- Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
- Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
- Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service
At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.
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