Data Protection Officer - DUAL page is loaded Data
Protection Officer - DUAL Apply locations London time type Full
time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R0011443 Who
are we? Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate
people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the
boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and
no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to
collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000
employees spanning over 100 countries. People join Howden for many
different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture.
It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been
turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work
/ life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering –
you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden. We’re
looking for an experienced Data Protection Officer (DPO) to help
drive forward, and support, some of our most challenging and
interesting Personal Data related projects. The job holder,
reporting directly to the DUAL UK Chief Risk Officer, and with a
dotted line to the Group DPO, will be responsible for supporting
the business with general BAU matters relating to Data Protection
compliance, as well as understanding, assessing and then managing
the scope, design, implementation and rollout of a wider Data
Protection compliance framework fit for DUAL. This framework sets
the bar for required levels of Data Protection compliance and core
control standards. The role involves a detailed understanding of
both UK and EU Data Protection Regulations, as well as a general
understanding of universal principles that can apply globally. The
role will work alongside the various DUAL operational business
units, as well as with its more centralised control functions such
as Risk. There will be engagement with core Howden Group central
functions such as IT, Legal, HR and Procurement, and the role will
also require close engagement with other teams and SMEs within the
wider Howden Group businesses. The role will work closely with
Howden’s Group DPO, to ensure that activities are aligned to Group
privacy strategy, that key risks are identified and remediated, and
that there is adequate oversight at a business entity and Group
level. Role responsibilities - Provide timely and considered advice
and guidance on a range of data protection matters relating to
DUAL’s UK businesses. This will include, but will not be limited
to: - General Data Protection Compliance, as it applies to both
commercial and retail customers - Processes and controls to ensure
ongoing compliance - Personal Data Breach Management - Marketing -
DPIAs - Subject Rights - Privacy Notices - Data Security - Supplier
management - Enhance and embed a data protection framework to
ensure compliance with all applicable Data Protection legislation,
for UK based entities. - Work closely with the Howden Group DPO to
improve and drive a Data Protection strategy that is aligned to the
operating model of the business and helps ensure consistency. -
Maintain processes to ensure adequate oversight of compliance
posture, including monitoring of compliance with all aspects of the
Data Protection Policy. - Raise awareness of Data Protection, and
support training staff and internal audits. - Monitor the
completion of mandatory training by DUAL colleagues and take action
to ensure maximum take-up. - Provide advice on the conducting of
and monitoring of data protection impact assessments (DPIAs). -
Help develop KRI reporting processes. - Continually improve Data
Protection/ Privacy reporting appropriate for senior management and
the Boards. - Cooperate with the UK Information Commissioner’s
Office (ICO) or relevant supervisory authority. Key requirements -
Five years’ experience within a Data Protection compliance field,
to include building, implementing and managing data protection
programmes within a complex and enterprise-wide organisation. -
Specific experience in managing Data Protection risks within a
retail financial services environment, including advising on and
monitoring processes for meeting data subject rights. -
Professional qualification in the Data Protection space, and
experience in driving compliance improvements in a highly driven
and agile entity. - Experience with supporting marketing
initiatives and the PECR regulations. - Detailed knowledge of UK
and European data protection law. - An understanding of technical
and organisational measures that should be in place to ensure the
security of personal data and familiarity with information
technologies and data security. - Experience in compliance
monitoring and risk management. What do we offer in return? A
career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no
one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share
the same values as us: - Our successes have all come from someone
brave enough to try something new. - We support each other in the
small everyday moments and the bigger challenges. - We are
determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond.
Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable
accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well
with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software,
IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such
as flexible hours or hybrid working. If you're excited by this role
but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send
us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we
will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any
reasonable adjustments you may require. *Not all positions can
accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to
your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more. Permanent About
Us Howden began in 1994, as just three people and a dog. Now there
are 17,000 of us, and we're a leading global insurance group,
managing $38bn of premiums for our clients. Our largest shareholder
group is us – the people who work in the business – supported by
three long-term, minority growth-equity partners who share our
vision to build a business to last, one that will never be sold.
The owner's mindset is something that's embedded in our culture;
our people readily take ownership of their decisions, their
actions, and their outputs. They’re invested in every sense. And we
all know that by working together to drive the business forward,
everyone will benefit from the extraordinary results we can
achieve. #J-18808-Ljbffr
