Data Protection Officer (DPO)

We're now recruiting a Data Protection Officer (DPO), a newly created role reporting to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO).

The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is responsible for overseeing the organisation’s data protection strategy and ensuring compliance with data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and other relevant regulations. The DPO will act as the primary point of contact for data protection issues, advising the business on good practices and working cross-functionally to embed a culture of data protection within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure the organisation's compliance with all applicable data protection laws and regulations, including UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
• Develop and maintain data protection policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Monitor and review data processing activities, ensuring lawful, fair, and transparent processing.
• Conduct regular reviews to assess compliance with data protection laws and identify areas for improvement.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes and update internal policies accordingly.

Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Use their practical experience of how AI impacts data governance and security to ensure we are developing and adhering to good practice.
• Ensure stakeholders are balancing ethical, technological and comme...