We are currently seeking a Data Protection Officer to joinour team reporting to our GroupHealth and Safety Manager, you will playa pivotal role in the enhancementof our organisation's overallsecurity posture. Collaborating with various stakeholders, you'll ensure compliance, identify andmitigate risks, and champion a cultureof security and responsibility.
We are looking for a proactive candidatewith a deep understanding of regulatory requirements, risk management,and industry best practices. Who will fulfil the tasks of the designated roleof DPO.
Main duties and responsibilities:
1. Conduct risk assessments, define mitigation strategies, and assess potential risks to information assets, operations, andsystems.
2. Stay informed on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standardsto maintain compliance.
3. Collaborate with teams to develop and maintainpolicies, procedures, and controls with regards to CCTV,locking systems and security systems
4. Conduct regular compliance audits and provide guidance to business units on compliance requirements.
5. Develop and deliver training programs to promotea culture of compliance within theorganisation.
6. Monitor changes in the regulatory landscape and industrytrends, proactively identifying emerging risks.
7. Stay abreast of technologies and practices, recommending enhancements to existingcontrols
What you need:
8. Proven experience in a similarrole, preferably within aregulated industry or complex organisation.
9. In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and standards (, GDPR, ISO 27001).
10. Coordination and governance on the implementation and management of GDPR/DPA related policies and proceduresacross the organisation including but not limited to, data retention, GDPR/DPApolicies, data subject request, third party compliance.
11. Excellentanalytical and problem-solving skills.
12. Effectivecommunication skills, conveying complex information to various stakeholders.
13. Ability to collaborate and build relationships across all levels of the organisation.
14. Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
What we Offer:
15. 30% discount in our restaurants and bars
16. Dry cleaning for your work wardrobe and discounted personal dry cleaning
17. Staff sales, discounts in our Spas and Rik Rak products
18. Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels
19. Private healthcare benefits via Medicash
20. Holiday allowance increase with length of service
21. Season ticket loan
22. Refer a friend bonus scheme
23. Ongoing training and professional development
24. Regular social events and team activities including fitness sessions
25. Season ticket loan
26. Access to Wagestream financial wellbeing app – discounts, coaching tool and the ability to stream your wages before payday
27. Cycle to work scheme
28. Annual long service rewards including Afternoon Tea, Dinner for Two and an overnight stay
29. A days paid volunteering a year to support a charity of your choice
30. And much more!
Why join Firmdale Hotels?
Firmdale Hotels is an international award winning group comprising of 11high end luxury hotels and 8 bars and restaurants in London and New York.
We are delighted to have been recognised by the hospitality industry forsome of the great work our teams have done. To name a few of our recent awardsand accolades:
31. Ham Yard Restaurant - two prestigious AA rosettes in 2024
32. Dorset Square Hotel - an AA rosette and an AA breakfast award 2024
33. Conde Nast Traveller 2023 Top Hotels in London, The Soho Hotel and Ham Yard Hotel
34. Winner of the Best Employer Award at The Cateys 2017 & 2020 and Number One in The Caterer Best Places to Work in Hospitality
35. Manager of the year - Laura Sharpe, Cateys 2018
36. Hotel of the year - Group - Cateys 2018
In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do requireall applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom.Documentation will be required at interview stage.