Data Protection Officer
Date Posted: 15/10/2024
Location: Reigate
Job Type: Full time
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Full Time
Reigate - Hybrid
Who are Just?
We’re a FTSE 250 Financial Services company who specialise in retirement solutions and right now, our world is moving pretty quickly. With the defined benefit buy in / buy out space growing each year, Just continues to annually grow its business by over £4bn of assets.
We are a purpose driven company with compelling and credible goals. Quite simply, we help people achieve a better later life. We achieve this by providing competitive and innovative products, services, financial advice and guidance to help our customers achieve security, certainty and provide them with peace of mind in retirement.
That’s who we are. We’re a company on a mission: to become a beacon for the entire retirement industry. Because we believe everyone deserves a fair, secure, and fulfilling retirement.
Purpose
The Data Protection Officer oversees our data protection strategy and implementation to ensure compliance with UK and EU GDPR and other relevant data protection laws. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of UK data protection regulations and a passion for safeguarding personal information.
Key Accountabilities
Accountable for Just Group compliance with UK GDPR and other relevant legislation.
Accountable for decision making in cases of Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIA), Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIA) as the corporate authority for Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR).
Accountable for the maintenance of the Records of Processing Activity as required under section 9 of GDPR.
Produce and print the annual DPO report to the Executive Committee.
Example of Key Activities
Monitor data protection compliance and regularly review and update data protection policies and procedures.
Conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and advise on appropriate data protection measures.
Liaise with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and other regulatory bodies as necessary.
Ensure that data protection training is provided to staff at all levels and that training content is appropriate.
Manage data breach incidents, including investigation, reporting, and remediation.
Manage the DSAR process across all relevant entities.
Evaluate and decide cases of Legitimate Interest Assessment.
Maintain comprehensive records of all data processing activities conducted by the company.
Advise on and oversee the implementation of technical and organisational measures to ensure data security.
Collaborate with internal teams, including IT, Legal, Compliance, and HR, to promote a culture of data protection and privacy.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
Proven experience in data protection role, preferably within Financial Services, is required.
Extensive knowledge of UK and EU data protection laws and practices, including UK and EU GDPR.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and educate stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
Proficient in conducting DPIAs and managing data breaches
Proven people management experience.
Risk management experience.
Knowledge and experience of relevant technical solutions
Company Benefits
A Competitive Salary, Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
Along with 25 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Day on us for your Birthday
Private Medical Cover and Income Protection, just in case
A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme – paid annually based on individual and company performance against targets
Opportunity to progress within your career both in-role and within the company
FREE access to the Headspace App, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline and Trained Physical & Mental Health First Aiders (On-Site)
A variety of Employee Funded Benefits available to you via our Online Benefits Portal
Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones
Why Just?
We are committed to building a more sustainable business and have publicly committed to reduce our scope 3 emissions to Net Zero by 2050 and our scope 1 and 2 emissions to Net Zero by 2025. We’ve made good progress so far and encourage our people to make small and meaningful changes in their everyday lives, so that we can protect our planet for future generations.
Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a key priority for Just as part of our overall strategy and ensuring all of our people feel proud to work at Just. We have joined a number of initiatives including the Race at Work Charter, designed to improve outcomes for employees from underrepresented backgrounds. We also run a Reciprocal Mentoring scheme for employees from a BAME background, those with a disability and those who identify as LGBTQ+. There are multiple employee network groups, which champion issues including race, gender, social mobility and neurodiversity.
What’s clear about working at Just is that we care. We care about our customers, our purpose, our environment, inclusivity, wellbeing and most importantly - each other.