GDPR Specialist - 6 month contract

We are looking for an experienced Data Protection specialist to lead on and implement a programme of work to ensure that Anchor is compliant with the GDPR before May 2018.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Scoping GDPR requirements and producing and managing a detailed programme of work and deliverables, including key milestones
• Reviewing and utilising the outcome of internal audit reviews to develop an action plan which will form part of the overall delivery programme
• Reviewing current policies and procedures in relation to SARs and ensuring fit for purpose to meet current requirements
• Ensuring appropriate privacy impact assessments are undertaken and appropriate PIA training is disseminated across the organisation
• Providing leadership and direction to all aspects of the GDPR programme
• Managing relationships with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and agreement on strategic GDPR initiatives
• Implementing sustainable processes to ensure ongoing GDPR compliance
• Ensuring consistent project delivery methodology is used

Qualifications and Skills -

• Sound knowledge of Data Protection legislation and GDPR
• Ability and experience to discuss data protection requirements from a legal, risk, operational and technical perspective with business counterparts.
• Recognised Privacy qualifications preferred (e.g. CIPP, ISEB/BCS etc)
• Ability to interact with individuals at a senior level
• Experience of leading cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• A dynamic, self-motivated, positive and innovative approach
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong analysis and decision-making skills
• Rapid assimilation of information, with the ability to advise and make associated decisions.