The client, a key player in the UK financial services sector, is in search of an experienced Data Protection Officer to lead its privacy function and ensure excellence in data protection. This senior management position is part of the Legal Team, reporting directly to the Chief Counsel and the Audit & Risk Committee. It is crucial for meeting regulatory obligations and maintaining public trust in personal data handling.
The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day implementation of the client's data protection framework, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and new legislation. The role involves overseeing privacy operations such as Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), breach response, and incident handling. It also includes maintaining records like the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) and data maps, and integrating privacy by design into all business processes.
The candidate will deliver training and awareness programs and support the development of artificial intelligence governance and privacy controls. This dynamic role demands significant experience in regulated environments, ideally in financial services, and requires collaboration across legal, security, technology, and business functions.
The client seeks a seasoned privacy professional with relevant qualifications, such as CIPP/E or CISSP, who can demonstrate excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills. This opportunity comes during a time of strategic transformation for the client, presenting a chance to make a significant impact on their privacy and compliance capabilities. The client values operational excellence and seeks a professional who is passionate about contributing to an impactful mission.