Exciting Opportunity for Data Protection Officer!
Are you a passionate about data protection and have the skills to lead our efforts, we would love to hear from you!
PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS PART TIME.
This is a hybrid role with the expectation that you will come to the offices relatively regularly in Durham
About Us:
At Grey Matter Learning Group, we are passionate about safeguarding our customers' data and ensuring compliance with data protection legislation. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Part-Time Data Protection Officer to join our team and help us uphold the highest standards of data protection and privacy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Data Protection Initiatives: Serve as the main point of contact for data protection issues within the organization.
- Strategy and Compliance: Develop and implement our data protection strategy, ensuring adherence to GDPR and other relevant regulations.
- Training and Development: Create and deliver training programs to upskill colleagues on data protection requirements.
- Policy Management: Draft and update data protection policies, guidelines, and procedures.
- Conduct Audits: Regularly audit data processing activities to ensure compliance and address any potential issues.
- Liaison Role: Act as the primary contact for data protection authorities and regulators.
- ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials: Assist with the implementation of ISO27001 standards and ensure compliance with annual Cyber Essentials activities.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience: At least 3 years in data protection compliance or a related field.
- Expertise: Deep understanding of data protection laws, particularly GDPR.
- Skills: Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
- Qualifications: Preferably a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, with proficiency in software for preparing reports and presentations.
Why Join Us?
- Impact: Play a crucial role in protecting sensitive information and shaping our data protection practices.
- Growth: Gain valuable experience and contribute to a company committed to excellence in data protection.
- Flexibility: Enjoy the benefits of a part-time position while making a significant impact.
Highlights of our Benefits Package include:
- A values-based Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Recognition Awards for employees.
- £500 Referral Bonus for referring new talent to join our family.
- Professional qualifications support for apprentices and paid membership.
- Death in service insurance of 4 times salary.
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave - After a required length of service.
- MiRewards benefits platform offers shopping discounts, fuel cards and more.
- Access to Medicash, including assistance with the cost of eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions and holistic treatments, amounting to £900 per year.
- Cycle to Work Scheme for all eligible employees.
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for employees and immediate Family.
- Group support including annual Group conference and annual review of benefits.
If you are interested in a role and would like to discuss it further, please contact Dishon - Talent Acquisition Manager email: dishon@theprogress-group.co.uk.
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The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We will not be able to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.