Date Posted: 15/10/2024
Location: Reigate
Job Type: Full time
Data Protection Officer
Full Time
Reigate - Hybrid
Who are Just?
We’re a FTSE 250 Financial Services company who specialise in retirement solutions. We help people achieve a better later life by providing competitive products, services, financial advice, and guidance to ensure security and peace of mind in retirement.
Purpose
The Data Protection Officer oversees our data protection strategy and implementation to ensure compliance with UK and EU GDPR and other relevant data protection laws. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of UK data protection regulations and a passion for safeguarding personal information.
Key Accountabilities
* Accountable for Just Group compliance with UK GDPR and other relevant legislation.
* Accountable for decision making in cases of Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIA), Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIA) and Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR).
* Accountable for the maintenance of the Records of Processing Activity as required under section 9 of GDPR.
* Produce and print the annual DPO report to the Executive Committee.
Example of Key Activities
* Monitor data protection compliance and regularly review and update data protection policies and procedures.
* Conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and advise on appropriate data protection measures.
* Liaise with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and other regulatory bodies as necessary.
* Ensure that data protection training is provided to staff at all levels and that training content is appropriate.
* Manage data breach incidents, including investigation, reporting, and remediation.
* Manage the DSAR process across all relevant entities.
* Evaluate and decide cases of Legitimate Interest Assessment.
* Maintain comprehensive records of all data processing activities conducted by the company.
* Advise on and oversee the implementation of technical and organisational measures to ensure data security.
* Collaborate with internal teams, including IT, Legal, Compliance, and HR, to promote a culture of data protection and privacy.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
* Proven experience in a data protection role, preferably within Financial Services.
* Extensive knowledge of UK and EU data protection laws and practices, including UK and EU GDPR.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and educate stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives.
* Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
* Proficient in conducting DPIAs and managing data breaches.
* Proven people management experience.
* Risk management experience.
* Knowledge and experience of relevant technical solutions.
Company Benefits
* A Competitive Salary, Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
* 25 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Day for your Birthday.
* Private Medical Cover and Income Protection.
* A generous bonus scheme based on individual and company performance.
* Opportunity to progress within your career.
* FREE access to the Headspace App and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline.
* A variety of Employee Funded Benefits available via our Online Benefits Portal.
* Additional purchase options for you and your loved ones.
Why Just?
We are committed to building a more sustainable business and have publicly committed to reduce our scope 3 emissions to Net Zero by 2050 and our scope 1 and 2 emissions to Net Zero by 2025. We encourage our people to make meaningful changes in their everyday lives to protect our planet.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) is a key priority for Just. We have joined initiatives to improve outcomes for employees from underrepresented backgrounds and run a Reciprocal Mentoring scheme for employees from diverse backgrounds. We champion issues including race, gender, social mobility, and neurodiversity.
At Just, we care about our customers, our purpose, our environment, inclusivity, wellbeing, and each other.
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