Group Data Protection Officer; Part-Time

Group Data Protection Officer (Part-Time)

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Trust Payments is an MFSA-regulated in Malta; and an FCA-regulated company in the UK. We provide a range of payments and commerce solutions, with market-leading technology and data insights.

We offer innovative payment methods and cutting-edge technologies, with a truly global presence. Our global offices cater to the most demanding business sectors, including retail, travel, hospitality, forex, and financial services.

Driving value for our clients and demonstrating genuine care for their success, is a core value of ours. We also believe in striving to build a better, more sustainable tomorrow and believe in conducting our business ethically, driving social and environmental change.

We have a passionate, collaborative, and diverse culture that recognizes that every employee contributes to our business success.

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Trust Payments has an exciting opportunity for a Group Data Protection Officer (Part-Time) to join their team.

Location: London Hybrid
- Part Time (3 days a week)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

How will you make an impact in this role?

The Role:

The DPO is responsible for overseeing the organisation's compliance with data protection laws and regulations across the UK and Malta, including the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and local legislation. This role ensures that personal data is processed lawfully, transparently, and securely, and that appropriate governance frameworks and controls are in place. The DPO acts as the main point of contact for data protection authorities, advises on privacy impact assessments, manages data subject rights requests, and promotes a culture of data protection awareness across the business.

What We Expect of You, Day To Day:

• Act as the organisation's formally appointed DPO and primary contact for the ICO (UK) and IDPC (Malta)
• Monitor compliance with the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and national data protection laws in both jurisdictions
• Advise the executive leadership on privacy risk, regulatory developments, and compliance obligations
• Develop and continuously improve the group-wide data protection strategy and privacy governance framework
• Ensure the maintenance of comprehensive Records of Processing Activities (ROPA)
• Oversee responses to regulatory enquiries, investigations, and audits
• Manage and maintain Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) for both UK and Malta operations
• Complete and document DPIAs for processing activities
• Handle data subject rights requests (DSARs, right to erasure, etc.) within legal time frames
• Investigate and document personal data breaches, elevate high‑risk incidents, and support regulatory reporting
• Conduct vendor risk assessments and support data processing agreements (DPAs)
• Embed privacy‑by‑design into product, service, and system design
• Deliver and track data protection training and awareness initiatives
• Respond to internal queries regarding GDPR and local data protection law obligations
• Collaborate with IT Security, Compliance, Legal, and HR to ensure data protection measures are effectively implemented
• Maintain documentation for audit readiness and internal assurance

Qualifications

• Experience implementing data protection in an FCA or MFSA licensed business
• Degree or equivalent work experience in a DPO role
• Experience in B2B environment with large client data sets for marketing purposes
• Track record in supporting large‑scale transformation related to GDPR
• Expert knowledge and application of compliance within UK, Malta and EU Data Protection (GDPR) and privacy laws
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage at C‑Level
• Pragmatic approach to data privacy
• Collaborative problem solver with relationship‑building skills

We offer comprehensive benefits to support our team members and their families' well‑being.

Our robust benefits package includes (subject to local office benefits policy):

• Be part of a dynamic, market‑leading Fintech experiencing rapid growth
• Flexible work arrangements tailored to role requirements and business needs
• Comprehensive wellness initiatives, including mental health resources supported by internally qualified…