Data Privacy Specialist

Overview

Parkingeye are looking for a Data Privacy Specialist to join their team. Reporting into the Head of Legal and our Data Protection Officer, you will be required to provide proactive and effective assistance in respect of data protection and privacy matters arising within the business. As the Data Privacy Specialist, you will undertake research into data protection legislation, provide practical advice on compliance, arrange and administer training, provide reports on various Data Protection related topics, and maintain distribution of guidance and other publications internally across the business.

 

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Working with the Head of Legal and DPO, to assist with data protection compliance within the business.
  • To organise and administer DP training to the business, as directed.
  • To review and deal with SARs received into the business, including responding to obtain further information, as required, collating responses, and escalating where applicable.
  • To assist with the drafting of Data Protection Impact Assessments for applicable projects and processes within the business, as required.
  • To assist with assessing both internal and external requests for data and providing responses where appropriate.
  • To maintain internal guidance documents for all DP related processes, such as SARs and other Data Subject rights.
  • To prepare reports on a variety of DP processes, as requested.
  • To review and suggest amendments to retention periods and privacy policies.
  • To inform and advise Parkingeye and its employees about data protection obligations under the UK GDPR and other data protection laws, including the provision of inductions for new starters.
  • To advise of any privacy concerns to senior management in relation to new projects.
  • To keep up to date with future developments in respect of Data Protection legislation.
  • Any other duties/responsibilities reasonably required that are commensurate with the role.

Formal qualifications and experience required:

  • Sound working knowledge of the UK GDPR, EU GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
  • Ideally, prior experience working in a data protection environment, e.g., legal department, business risk department, security in private or public sector.
  • A privacy qualification, such as CIPP, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, ideal but not essential.

 

Personal Attributes/Skills

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deliver clearly to a variety of audiences.
  • High degree of IT literacy, with experience of using Microsoft Office.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently but also to be a team player.

This Job Description is a guide only and is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be required as and when the needs of the business or position dictate.

Job Details

Job Location:

Chorley

Contract Length:

Full Time

Closing Date:

30/03/2023

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Known for superb performance and the utmost professionalism across the industry, the hard work and quality results we bring our clients wouldn’t be possible without the 350-strong team of dedicated employees that make up Parkingeye. Looking to join the ranks of a pioneering company that continues to grow year on year? You can get in touch regarding this role via the form – by doing so, you are agreeing to the recruitment privacy policy

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