£37,169 per annum
Birmingham, Castle Vale
Permanent, Full Time (Part Time considered)
Closing Date: 27th May 2025
Interviews will be held on 3rd June 2025
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Data Protection Officer to join our Team. This is a new role to help drive us forward with our data and compliance standards.
As our DPO, some of your key areas of responsibility will include:
- Ensuring The Pioneer Group complies with all relevant data privacy laws and requirements
- Creating and overseeing the company's data protection frameworks and controls.
- Working with colleagues to develop a culture that values data governance and compliance
- Acting as the key point of contact for internal colleagues, our customers and external regulators.
- Developing and delivering training
- Processing Subject Access Requests in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring deadlines are adhered to
- Informing and advising colleagues on their obligations to comply with the UK GDPR and other data protection laws
- Supporting and advising colleagues completing key documentation (Data Processing / Sharing Agreements (DPAs / DSAs), DPIAs, and Legitimate Impact Assessments)
About You
We're looking for a Data Protection professional who is accredited in data protection and risk management. This won't be your first role in the world of data protection and you'll be confident working independently to make things happen.
You will have in-depth knowledge of GDPR, have excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work. You'll also have strong communication skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly to ensure understanding and compliance within the organisation.
The Pioneer Group is a small Housing Association that puts our Community at the heart of everything we do and this role provides an opportunity to make a positive impact on the day-to-day lives of our colleagues and tenants.
With excellent terms and conditions and a permanent position, you would be working for a company that is committed to investing in our people.
We Offer a Fantastic Benefits Package Which Includes
- Part time hours considered; please make this clear in your application.
- 29 days basic annual leave (full time) + Bank Holidays
- Pension schemes
- A commitment to safety and wellbeing including access to a Bupa Health Cash Plan which provides discounts on gym membership, sports equipment and days out, as well as reimbursement on NHS prescription charges, eye tests, dental care and physiotherapy.
- A commitment to work-life balance through our Agile/flexible working principles.
- Family Friendly policy with enhanced benefits
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Internal coaching and mentoring opportunities
- Staff social events
We also offer mentoring and coaching, wellbeing champion new starter Buddy as part of your probation and opportunities to shadow other departments.
The Pioneer Group is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
We value and respect individuality and engage a culture within our organisation where people can thrive and be themselves. We also make sure employees are valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the organisation is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
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