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Data Privacy Specialist

£43,550 – £48,550
Reports to: Data Privacy Lead
Department: Chief Operating Office
Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
We’re open to a variety of ways of working, including full time, part time, job share and compressed hours.
Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 03 May 2023, 23:55 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found
Recruitment process: One competency-based interview
Interview date: Week commencing 08 May 2023

Application method : We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications ; we won’t be able to view them until the interview stage so they will not be reviewed in the shortlisting process. To be considered fairly for this role, you must fill out the employment history application questions.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

This role is part of Cancer Research UK’s Data Privacy Design & Assurance team which play a valuable role in protecting the charity by ensuring secure and safe controls, policies, and best practices are embedded across the organisation while providing strategic vision and practical support to our innovative technology portfolios and business teams.

As a Data Privacy Specialist, you will be matrixed within one of our technology portfolio teams as a data privacy subject matter expert responsible for ensuring personal data collected (e.g. our supporters, marketing & fundraising) is managed in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA), UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), associated regulations, and that standards and guidelines are communicated and followed.

You will play a vital role in monitoring compliance with data protection policy and supporting mandatory requirements while ensuring personal data is collected, stored, accessed, utilized, and disposed of in an appropriate manner.
You will gain exposure to stakeholders across the organisation by training and mentoring staff and resolving any internal and external information requests and queries.

What will I be doing?
Supporting the maintenance of the organisation’s Records of Processing system and including collaborating with teams to ensure records are kept up to date.
Overseeing the Data Custodians network and ensuring that appropriate business partnering arrangements are in place between the Privacy Team and the broader organisation.
Developing key reporting metrics (including lagging and leading indicators of risk). Providing regular, concise, and timely privacy data reporting to senior stakeholders.
Maintaining a high profile for Data Protection & Security, working with senior managers to promote a culture that values, protects, and uses information effectively throughout the organisation.
Assisting in developing and maintaining effective Data Protection policies, procedures, and guidance.
Investigating security breaches and supporter complaints relating to Data Protection compliance which will include monitoring remedial actions
Managing the organisational response to information requests from members of the public and official bodies (e.g. the police).
Providing timely expert, practical advice and guidance on the use, storage, and security of personal data across the charity within agreed SLA’s. Mapping Personal Data flows and undertaking risk assessments of personal data processing.
Collaborating with delivery teams to ensure that new projects (e.g. supplier and partner agreements) meet compliance requirements and undertake Data Protection Impact Assessments.
Ensuring that data subject preferences can be appropriately respected.
Liaising with Legal and Information Security colleagues to ensure contracts comply with Data Protection Laws.

Developing and delivering Data Protection training for all employees and promoting awareness and understanding of the Data Protection policies, guidance, and procedures.
Undertaking research, horizon scanning, and keeping the Head of Data Governance & Information Security informed of any potential or planned changes in the external environment (including but not limited to legal or regulatory requirement changes for data protection or information management that may affect the charity).
Mentoring and supporting other members of the Information Security & Privacy team.

What skills are you looking for?
An experienced Data Privacy professional with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the General Data Protection Regulations, Data Protection Act 2018, and Privacy and Electronic Communication Regulations.
Demonstrable history advising on compliance in line with the General Data Protection Regulations and Data Protection Act.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Able to clearly explain complex data privacy concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders with experience gaining stakeholder buy-in to relevant policies, procedures, and guidance.

Desirable:
Worked within a Fundraising or Marketing environment/ teams that use Adtech and real-time bidding platforms with an understanding of their data privacy requirements and implications (this is desirable rather than essential meaning we will consider applicants without this background who meet the above criteria)

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that’s impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We don’t forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work – from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy – will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team.

For the full job description and more information about working with us view our candidate pack.

Additional Information

Cancer Research UK’s Technology team is proud to be part of the Tech Talent Charter (TTC) for our efforts in driving equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Our vision is a digital world accessible to all, and we have always sought to draw from a diverse pool of talent and maintain an inclusive working environment.
Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

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