Data Protection Officer – Private Hospital Group Group Headquarters, Bolton £50,000 per annum + depending on experience 37.5hrs/wk – Monday to Friday Overview Compass Corporate Services are excited to working with a leading independent sector healthcare provider who pride themselves on delivering exceptional care to patients while also maintaining the highest standards of data protection and information governance. They are now looking for an experienced Data Protection Officer to join their well established and expanding team. This role will be based at their company headquarters based in the centre of Bolton, working closely with stakeholders to identify potential risk, develop strategies to mitigate them, and ensure that all data handling activities are carried out in accordance with the current legislation. Exceptional standards for patient care is what sets them apart from other private healthcare providers in the area. Joining a leading healthcare provider in a brand-new role, this is a fantastic chance for any Data Protection Officer to work within a company who are passionate about delivering an outstanding service. The Role / Candidate You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with data protection laws, regulations and policies across the company. Day to day tasks will include: Ensure the group’s data processing activities are compliant with GDPR and other relevant data protection laws.Investigating and responding to data protection and information governance incidents, breaches and complaints.Provide guidance and training to employees and data protection best practices.To create and develop the strategic goals for the organisation in the context of data protection.Successful candidate: Strong Microsoft skillsExperience in data protection compliance or related fieldAbility to work autonomously and effectively under pressureExcellent verbal and written communicationMinimum Requirements Educated to degree level; or with equivalent experience ideally professionally qualified/certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) PII in the cloud (ISO27018) Knowledge of Privacy Information Systems (PIM) and ISO7701 The salary on offer is £47,500 – £50,000+ depending on experience Contact details If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Aimee Woodcock directly.Recommendations Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 in John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.