Job Description
Why Greencore?\n\nWe're one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, employing over 13,600 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's major food retailers with everything from sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY24, we generated revenues of £1.8bn.\n\nOur mission is to make every day taste better.\n\nThis role is based at our Leeds Broadgate office, with hybrid working and flexibility built in. You'll be joining a dynamic Legal team at the heart of a business that's forward-thinking, fast-moving and trusted by millions of UK consumers every day.\n\nWhat you'll be doing\n\nAs our Data Protection and Compliance Lead, you'll be the central point of expertise across the business for data protection and compliance.
Working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, you'll:\n\nManage and respond to data subject access requests and regulatory queries\nSupport and guide the business on data protection practices, including GDPR compliance\nLead investigations into suspected breaches and develop practical remediation plans\nDesign and deliver communications to build awareness of data and compliance responsibilities\nMaintain and enhance policies covering data protection, retention and compliance\nOversee data risk in third-party relationships, ensuring contracts include the right protections\nCollaborate with IT, HR, Legal and operational teams to classify, secure and manage data appropriately\nEngage with external bodies like the ICO and legal counsel where needed \n\nWhat we're looking for\n\nStrong experience in a data protection focused role-ideally in-house\nOR a qualified lawyer seeking a broader in-house opportunity\nExcellent working knowledge of GDPR and related legislation\nA pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to advise and challenge\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills-you'll work with a wide range of teams\nAbility to work autonomously, manage priorities and build trust across the business\nA genuine interest in doing the right thing, with an eye for detail and a drive for progressWe're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity.\n\nWhat you'll get in return\n\nCompetitive salary and job-related benefits\nHolidays\nPension up to 8% matched\nLife insurance up to 4x salary\nCompany share save scheme\nGreencore Qualifications\nExclusive Greencore employee discount platform\nAccess to a full Wellbeing Centre platformThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.\n\nIf this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore-and be a part of driving our future success