Information Protection Officer - Strathclyde, United Kingdom - Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment

Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment

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Strathclyde, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Data Governance Officer

Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Information Governance Officer to join our team in Glasgow.

As the Information Governance Officer, you will be responsible for taking the strategic lead in managing and improving information governance and data protection within specific data portfolio areas.

You will also play a key role in developing and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, regulators, and audit teams.

Additionally, you will be required to deputize for the Data Protection Officer when necessary.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Take the strategic lead for information governance and data protection within a specific data portfolio area or areas
Take the strategic lead on managing, monitoring, and driving improvement in a specific information governance and data protection
Develop, manage, and maintain appropriate relationships with relevant internal stakeholders, external partners, regulators, and internal/external audit teams.
Play an active role in the Information Governance and Data Protection team,
Deputize for the Data Protection Officer, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and policies.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Management, Data Protection, Law, or a related discipline).
Proven experience in information governance and data protection, preferably within the private sector.
Indepth knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, including GDPR and Data Protection Act.
Strong understanding of information governance principles, best practices, and frameworks.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with the ability to identify and address information governance and data protection issues.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and selfmotivated approach.
Professional certifications in information governance and data protection (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM, IAPP) are desirable but not essential.

Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV.

Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting.

We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa.

We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting.

Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings.

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.