Jobs, fresher vacancy - Data Protection Officer • Greater Manchester

Company: Together

Greater Manchester

Job DescriptionAs the Data Protection Officer you will be responsible for the design and delivery of complex reviews to ensure the company is managing its regulatory requirements for the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, Data Protection Act 2018, the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communication Regulation (PECR).A Key area of focus for the role is supporting colleagues in relation to all data protection related queries and incidents as well as ensuring that the company is appropriately compliant with the requirements of the Data Protection Laws and best practice. The DPO will set and drive the Group's Data Protection Compliance strategy, through the development and oversight of the Data Protection Compliance Framework and ongoing monitoring activities.As the Data Protection Officer, we are looking for someone to:Inform and advise the organisation and its employees about their obligations to comply with the Data Protection LawsMonitor compliance with the Data Protection Laws, including but not limited to; managing internal data protection activities, reviewing and advising on Data Protection Impact Assessments, facilitating the training of all staff and conducting internal assurance auditBuild and maintain a Data Protection Compliance Framework, including managing the subsequent activities required, e.g. managing personal data inventory, record of processing activities, DPIA's, Data Processors, data protection assurance audits, policy creation and management, risk and personal data control structuresBe the first point of contact for the Regulator, and other supervisory authorities, and for individuals whose data is processedLiaise with key stakeholders in order to design and deploy appropriate data processor contracts and data protection policies, taking full account of all regulatory and legislative requirementsOrganise colleague Data Protection awareness and training. Ensure staff awareness of the organisations Data Protection Management and the requirements of the Data Protection Laws is maintained. Be responsible for management of data protection incidents and act as an advisor to colleagues as a source of guidanceFulfill the obligations of Article 39 UK GDPR Statutory Obligations Manage a team of 3 colleagues (1 Direct report)