Job AdvertAre you looking for the next step in your career as a Data Protection expert? Are you a hands-on data protection practi.....
Job Advert
Are you looking for the next step in your career as a Data Protection expert? Are you a hands-on data protection practitioner with
experience of implementing best practice across a business? If so, you might be interested in our Data Protection Specialist role!
Package: £34,900- £41,090 DOE with excellent benefits including 25 holiday days (plus your birthday off) private medical
insurance, and pet insurance discount.
We are flexible on the location of this role, it can be based remotely within the UK, hybrid or based within our Amesbury office.
What you`ll get up to as a Data Protection Specialist
To give you an idea what to expect, you`ll be:
* Oversight of public-facing mailboxes including responding to data subject requests, logging requests or complaints in the
appropriate register and escalating to relevant stakeholders and the GDPO where required.
* Act as a point of contact for colleagues to raise data protection concerns. Respond to or prioritise these requests for the
GDPOs attention. This will include setting up relevant meetings for the GDPO as necessary.
* Maintain the Register of Processing Activity (ROPA).
* Maintain the incident and data breach register.
* Advise on and monitor Data Protection Impact screening and assessments.
* Maintain all records of Data Protection Impact Assessments undertaken.
* Advise colleagues on the appropriate use and handling of personal data.
* Advise on and monitor Legitimate Interest assessments.
* Liaise with and support the maintenance of departmental records of processing.
* Ensure recording of consent is implemented, managed, and monitored.
* Ensure privacy policies and notices are updated to reflect new activities.
* Support with colleague learning as necessary including for inductions.
* Maintain the data protection training register.
* Support the completion of project work including reminders to colleague, status updates, updating project documentation and
reviewing feedback in the first instance.
* Maintain the department’s standard operating procedure.
* Coordinate the creation and review of data flow processes and maps.
* Produce record schemas of processing activity including the Information Asset Register and Data Sharing Register.
* Contribute to, and assist with, the creation of additional guidance for colleagues.
* Assist with the development of templates and policies to facilitate compliance with good practice.
* Assist in the development and review of the records management and data quality and disposal policies.
* Raise awareness of system and process ownership and ensure individuals are aware of their roles and responsibilities.
* Support the GDPO by producing meaningful MI against core compliance procedures.
What we look for in you
* Experience of supporting with data protection activities within a regulated organisation or professional services company.
* Knowledge of UK data protection laws (UK GDPR, Data Protection Act) and practices.
* Ability to handle confidential information.
* A self-starter with proven ability to work to a high standard, with minimal supervision when attending meetings and with an eye
for detail, supporting on projects and a range of varied data protection related issues simultaneously.
* Ability to identify any compliance gaps and problems, undertake analysis, challenge poor practices diplomatically and make
effective recommendations through pragmatic solutions.
* Experience in supporting effective data protection training skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to quickly establish personal credibility and to develop and maintain effective stakeholder’s relationships, including
working with people with differing perspectives and agendas.
* High degree of IT literacy, with excellent experience of using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Excellent
document and formatting skills for reporting.
* Accredited qualification such as a professional diploma in data protection and governance or hold at least one Data Protection
and/or Privacy certification such as, CIPP, CIPT, ISEB/BCS would be beneficial
About Animal Friends!
We are part of the Pinnacle Pet Group (PPG) – a pan European fully integrated pet insurance and pet health services provider. On a
mission to help pets live happy, healthy lives with their pet parents, PPG are committed to supporting the diverse needs of their
customers and colleagues with a clear ambition to become the world leader in pet insurance and healthcare services.
Animal Friends has grown to become not only an award-winning business but one of the largest pet insurance providers in the UK,
with over 500 colleagues helping us to look after over 1 million pets, offering cover for cats, dogs and horses.
A large part of our success is due to our company values which are the foundation of how we work, we are courageous by continually
looking for new ways to innovate our customers experience and the pet insurance industry. We are kind-hearted with animal welfare
being important to us, we donate and support over 700 charities and conservancies across the UK and worldwide, to date, we have
donated over £7.8 million.
Benefits of working with Animal Friends
We recognise that your hard work shouldn`t come without its perks, so here`s a little list of some of the things you can expect to
get from us:
* Fully paid day off for charity work
* 95% of our employee’s own pets, we’re able to provide up to 50% off insurance along with free access to our Vet consultation
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* We believe looking after employees’ health is important, so we offer discount on gym membership, access to a Wellbeing hub and
a health care cash plan, private medical insurance and Group life assurance.
* We like to celebrate success and recognise excellent employee performance; we will donate £3k to the charity of our employee of
the quarter’s choice
Animal Friends Pet Insurance Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people of all ages, genders,
ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, religions, and sexual orientations. Your application will be dealt with in the strictest
of confidence.
We offer accessibility help with application forms which is available via the jobs page of our website.
As an FCA regulated business, we require successful applicants to clear our pre-employment screening process which includes a
credit check and references checks. Under the latest UK Right to Work regulations, we will require successful applicants to
evidence their right to work in the UK, either in person, online, or digitally via a third party subject to circumstances.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled rather than the advertised closing date. Interviews
will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
