Data Compliance Officer

Job Description

As a Data Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring that the firm has the necessary frameworks and processes in place and maintained across our four operational locations, to protect electronic and hard copy personal and sensitive informationKey ResponsibilitiesEnsure appropriate processes, documentation and guidance are developed to supportongoing compliance with data protection, in particular in relation to new and current staff andex-employees, client and partner data, both in electronic and paper copyPlan and carry out a programme of data compliance auditsSupport managers and colleagues to implement requirement outcomes from dataprotection compliance auditsDevise and deliver a programme of data protection staff training across the organisation.Be the first point of contact for enquiries from staff and external stakeholders on dataProtectionWork with the Employability and HR Officer to ensure that current and ex-employeeinformation is stored, archived and disposed of appropriately.Be conversant in current policy and practice relating to the relevant regulationsDevise a robust electronic records and document management structure for the firmsshared network drive including protocols for creating, editing and accessing files and folders.Work closely with colleagues to implement a new structure and oversee the transfer ofrecords and documents to the new structure.Provide training and support for all staff in naming and storing documents or records andretention and retrieval. REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge, skills and experienceExcellent attention to detail and project management experience.Strong analytical skills.Ability to self-manage, prioritise and work under pressure to tight deadlines.Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, participants and external stakeholders.Ability to work effectively as part of a team.Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and ExcelKnowledge of the relevant regulations and current good practice relating to protectingpersonal and sensitive information.Experience in a similar role, applying data protection knowledge, advice and guidanceKey CompetenciesCommunicationAttention to detailEntrepreneurialIndustry knowledgeHighly procedural and methodicalCommitment to the firms mission and values - desire to make a difference.Proactive.Team player.Conscientious and responsible.Ability to support and enthuse others and maintain a professional image.

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About Company

At Candidate we pride ourselves in not only being a team of recruiters but possessing extensive industry experience across our key verticals, which allows us to search and select the right calibre of resource for our clients. With our offices in the UK and Dubai, UAE we have the exposure to the right network which helps us focus on building a portfolio of clients and candidates across our key sectors:

Financial Services
FinTech
Legal
Cyber
Healthcare
Digital

We like to see ourselves as more than a typical recruitment consultancy. For instance we offer the core services of placing the right candidate for our clients and retained recruitment, in addition to consultancy to advise and build out a clients needs. Supplying contract resource is an area we are building out to provide further options to our client base. Lastly training is a key focus, as a result of our partnership with Forte Markets we have access to a depth of content and expertise, across our key verticals, rarely seen with a recruiter.