Data Compliance Specialist

Description:

Data Compliance Specialist

Permanent

Remote - United Kingdom

£50,000 - £54,000 per annum

I am currently work with one of the world's leading manufacturing businesses and their brand new Health Care business as a Data Compliance Specialist. This is a fully home based role with very occasional travel (circa once a quarter) for team meetings.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced and diligent Data Compliance Specialist with a demonstrable track record in working with vast quantities of data and working on large scale projects.

My clients has a terrific reputation as an employer and, over the years that I have worked on roles for them, the feedback from candidates has been excellent

So, if you're looking to join a global, market leading company that will reward you with both an attractive salary and benefits package then get in touch to find out more.

Key Responsibilities

Manage GDPR/Compliance projects of various duration lengths using defined company processes and tools to produce the desired results.
Schedule, coordinate, document and monitor all compliance activities and tasks.
Track assigned tasks and associated completion dates, ensuring process work flow is accurately followed.
Initiate actions to lead projects, linking project steps to business strategies.
Ensure Data Protection project objectives and deadlines are met.
Present project recommendations to key stakeholders.
Initiate actions to design, develop and implement new or improved projects or processes.
Monitor and report on the regional 'threat horizon' to anticipate risks.
Vendor management - pre-engagement screening and ongoing monitoring and audit of sub-processors and service providers.
Provide support and privacy-specific training to NER staff.
Support with preparation and completion of various DP and Privacy Assessments.
Complete and maintain DTAC documentation for new and existing products, where appropriate.
Liaisie with relevant authorities and DP points of contact at Client organisations

UK GDPR-specific responsibilities include:

Update Company HIS' register of data processing activities (RoPA) for all new customers and products as well as monitoring and recording changes to existing processing activities and client engagements
Contribute to review and implementation of contractual arrangements with Clients and partners
Implement procedures to record key information needed such as Data Protection Officer and Data Processing Agreement details of customers.
Update Company HIS' product inventory and data.
Document and track procedures for customer and product support accounting for international data transfer restrictions.
Monitor relevant legislation and regulatory guidance for important changes.
Support contract management activities.
Facilitate information gathering for internal or external audits
Facilitate discussion with client representatives and staff in relation to the appropriate processing of personal
Responding to staff queries in a timely .
Participate in discussions, policy reviews and projects

Your Skills and Expertise

Experience working in regulated, matrix-based corporate environments
Familiarity with contracts as they relate to European data protection laws, including knowledge of basic data security and privacy disciplines
Ability to manage multiple projects and to prioritize completion in a fast-paced environment
Responds strongly and positively to challenging work and deadlines
Ability to identify and resolve problems and issues, creating procedures and tools to prevent future problems
Able to take own initiative in recognising and raising awareness of compliance risks

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include

Bachelor's degree level educated

Role Location - role covers the North Europe Region to incorporate the UK, Ireland, Nordics and Baltics.

Candidate location - flexible within the UK

Travel - Occasionally within the UK

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy