Data Privacy Manager

James Stevens Associates are delighted to be working with a vastly commercial Housing Association that are looking for a Data Privacy Manager.

The organisation already have a great Data Privacy posture and are looking to build on their already impressive infrastructure.

* Role: Data Privacy Manager

* Hybrid: 2 days per week in office

* Salary: £58,298 - £61,202 , plus excellent benefits

* Location: West Midlands

* Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week

* Lots of benefits:

• A competitive salary

• 27 days annual leave (plus three days for Christmas shut down)

• Access to the annual leave purchase scheme

• Access to a choice of two great pension schemes including the Local Government Pension Scheme

• A health cash plan

• Access to a car leasing scheme

• A range of shopping and leisure discounts

• Access to learning and development opportunities

• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment

• Automatic membership of Colleague Voice

• A friendly office environment

• A culture that really does aim to create a place for all colleagues regardless of job role.

The role:

Data has never been more important - how we use it and how we protect it. We are embarking on an ambitious transformation programme focused on Data Driven Decisions which means the quality, security and management of our data is a key corporate priority. The organisation a Data Privacy Manager to lead the way for all things relating to data privacy and protection compliance, in accordance with legislation.

In this pivotal role you will be the subject matter expert in data/information security across the organisation. More than 20,000 customers trust the organisation to protect their personal information, and you’ll have responsibility for maintaining this trust through effectively managing all data privacy policies, procedures and training, ensuring full compliance across their 800 colleagues. They will also look to you for ideas on continuous improvements and innovative ways to enhance how we use data across our services, including the development of our new data strategy.

As this is a business critical role, you will report directly to Director level and work collaboratively across the business

Importantly, whilst this is a high-impact role that requires a set of specific skills, it also offers you the opportunity to be involved in a social business that has a clear set of values and objectives that are all about supporting people. And our inclusive culture and market-leading professional development opportunities have seen us achieve a Sunday Times ‘Best place to work’ award for 2024.

Responsibilities include:

• To act as the Data Protection Officer (“DPO”) for the organisation ensuring compliance with the UK GDPR and DPA and other applicable legislation by ensuring effective systems and controls are in place and that colleagues comply with their legal obligations.

• Identification and risk management on all aspects of data protection compliance requirements including future requirements

• Management of the Data Governance Officer

• Reporting to the Group Executive, Committees and Board.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Relevant professional qualification

• Demonstrable recent experience in a similar role, with strong knowledge of the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and PECR

• Knowledge of ISO27001

• Experience in reviewing contracts and Data Processing Agreements

• Experience in managing data breaches

• Fully competent in the use of MS Office

• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to work in a team environment and be supportive of others

• Good numerical and written skills with excellent attention to detail

• A flexible attitude with the ability to shift priorities