Data Protection Officer - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Cross Resourcing

Cross Resourcing

Verified Company

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client is one of Scotlands leading full service Law Firms with offices across Scotland.

Their Data Protection Team provides compliance and data protection advice to clients, which includes their outsourced data protection services. They work with clients across a number of sectors including technology, healthcare, retail, education, charity and professional services.

Position reports to
Data Protection Manager

Location
Edinburgh, Glasgow or Dundee

Salary
Dependant on experience

Role Purpose

You will support the growth of the outsourced DPO services offered to clients, working closely with clients supporting their data protection needs.

Role Responsibilities

Advise clients on data protection gap analysis
Create and implement data protection compliance plans
Advise clients on UK and International data sharing and processing rules and regulations
Carry out impact assessments, managing risk for new activities
Manage all data protection related notices, registers and policies to include drafting
Deliver training to client when required
Carry out legal research on complex data protection issues
Remain fully informed regarding European and International GDPR rules and regulations
Key Skills

Prior experience as a Data Protection or Privacy Officer
Experience supporting a DPO
Proven experience developing and implementing privacy policies
Strong experience providing risk based analysis
Knowledge of European and International data protection laws and regulations
Experience carrying out Data Protection Impact assessments
Strong experience carrying out gap analysis and data mapping
Knowledge and experience drafting policy notices
A strong planner, highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks
Strong stakeholder management skills both internal and external
Highly motivated, willing to go above and beyond
Strong attention to detail and highly organised
Excellent problem-solving skills
Flexible and adaptable to change
Confidential and discreet

Benefits:

25 days holiday plus public
Pension Scheme
Healthcare plan
Corporate discounts
Excellent career development and progression
This is a full-time, permanent role working between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Please note, our client is flexible on location, this role can be based in either Edinburgh, Glasgow or Dundee and offers Hybrid working.

Next Steps

Alternatively, should you require additional information, please contact us.

Equal Opportunities
Cross Resourcing is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.