Data Privacy Team Lead - Manchester, United Kingdom - Starling Bank

Starling Bank

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Hello, we're Starling.

We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way.

We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company.

We're a bank, but better:
fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone.

Since our launch in 2014, we've opened over three million accounts and we've been voted Best Current Account Provider five years in a row.

We employ more than 2,300 people across our London, Southampton and Cardiff offices and will open our Manchester office in 2023.

To support our ongoing growth we're looking to recruit a Data Privacy Team Leader who will be responsible for promoting and overseeing data protection compliance across the Bank and overseeing the day to day activities of the Data Protection team.

You will support and report directly into the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and will have significant exposure across the Bank, with the responsibility of managing and motivating a small team.

The role represents a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant institution and to shape the Bank's attitude and approach to data protection.

The Data Privacy Team Leader will:

Report directly to the Data Protection Officer on the Bank's level of compliance with the DPA 2018 and UK GDPR.
Oversee the daytoday data protection activities of the team, including but not limited to:
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) Reporting
to ensure accurate and timely completion, keeping abreast of any identified risks and monitoring these through to mitigation.
Personal Data Breach Reporting manage breach reporting, producing data protection MI for regular reporting, identify and monitor trends and advise on any corrective action needed to mitigate future risk to Starling and/or individual(s).
Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) oversee its maintenance to ensure it stays accurate and uptodate.
Retention Schedule monitor and manage ongoing compliance with the Retention Schedule.
Individual Rights oversee the administration of individual rights requests.
Due Diligence monitor and report on third party due diligence assessments.
Data Sharing Requests monitor and report on data sharing activities.
Privacy Mailbox & Business Queries oversee the running of the privacy mailbox and manage business queries through to completion.
Assist the DPO to drive a positive data protection culture and promote compliance awareness across the business, including developing bespoke data protection awareness campaigns and training programs.
Monitor privacy controls against policies and procedures, complete data protection assurance reviews from start to finish (with mínimal input from the DPO) and produce reports to a standard that can be presented at Boardlevel.
Maintain expert knowledge of the data protection environment through frequent horizon scanning of new regulatory requirements and monitoring the industry landscape for any trends and best practices related to data protection.

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a role involving privacy compliance, preferably within financial services, although this is not compulsory.
A recognised Privacy qualification is essential (e.g. CIPP, CIPM etc.).
Expert knowledge of data protection laws and regulations, with the ability to express complex ideas or legislation in easily understandable ways.
Ability to read and digest data protection legislation and summarise key points
Excellent leadership and influencing skills, with proven experience of managing a team.
Demonstrable ability to analyse privacy problems and communicate solutions to a wide range of audiences.
Proven experience of conducting data protection assurance activities from start to finish, reviewing (and challenging) Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and supporting the business on privacy related matters.
Excellent communication skills and report writing skills.
Experience with spreadsheets would be an advantage, as would the ability to produce accurate and timely management information and dashboards
High work standards with a strong attention to detail.
Self starter; proactive attitude, committed to continuous improvement and willing to drive different initiatives.
A genuine interest and desire to work and progress in the Privacy field.

Benefits:

25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)
An extra day's holiday for your birthday
Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
16 hours paid volunteering time a year
Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
Life insurance at 4x your salary
Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include d