Data Privacy Specialist - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - Wood Plc

Wood Plc

Verified Company

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Overview / Responsibilities:

Wood is looking for a proactive individual who has the data privacy knowledge and systems experience, to become our Data Privacy Lead, based in the United Kingdom.

The position will report into the Data Protection Officer (DPO), and supports Wood's compliance with privacy regulations globally, such as the UK Data Protection Act and GDPR.

The role will focus on personal data processing activities, Data Protection Impact Assessments and achieving a company culture in which Privacy by Design is recognised and applied.

The Data Privacy Systems Lead will work in close collaboration with both the IT and HR department internally.

The key areas of activity for this position include:

- ensuring appropriate assessments are issued on time
- ensuring assessments, the OneTrust system and Wood's privacy assessment procedure is regularly reviewed and updated to take account of industry best practice and changes in data protection law
- producing systems maps and reports on the information held within OneTrust

Build strong collaborative networks with IT, Development and Technology, and HR contacts who work on systems sharing updates and improvements
Produce guidance and training to support the independent completion of assessments by Wood responsible people
Support the completion of assessments by business functions, becoming a knowledge expert in at least one of Wood's global systems
Assist depending on urgency and other priorities, in the investigation of incidents and other duties of the privacy team

Skills / Qualifications:

Educated to degree level

Knowledge, skills and experience:

Knowledge of data privacy including the UK Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulation
Familiarity with OneTrust privacy systems, or similar system
Proficient with Microsoft Project, powerpoint, Excel and accustomed to selfteaching on other IT systems
Strong organisational skills and able to convince people to meet deadlines and contribute high quality, relevant materials
Experience in successful stakeholder engagement

Personal attributes:

Solutions orientated and problem solver
Selfmotivated, resilient team player who can motivate others and proactively move tasks forward
Flexible thinker who can adapt as required
Strong communicator, both written and verbal
Good attention to detail whilst maintaining an appreciation of the broader picture
Ability to work as part of a team that serves the whole of Wood
Ability to selfdirect own work tasks and meet agreed deadlines
Able to work at multiple levels of the organisation including with senior management
Able to work with minimum supervision and on own initiative
Driven and decisive able to escalate as necessary
Ability to work across global timelines and with diverse groups

Company Overview:

Diversity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce.

All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.