Data Protection Specialist

Data Protection Specialist - 5 Month Fixed Term Contract

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Team: GRC and Data Protection

Experience: Mid-level

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Reporting to: Senior Data Protection Manager

Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

This role in 3 words: Engaging. Ownership. Quick-Witted

Top 3 qualities for this role: Communication. Organisation. Resilience

Where you’ll work:

At OVO, we understand that a one size fits all approach doesn’t work for everyone. That’s why we created the OVO Way of Flexibility.

All our roles are hub based (Bristol, Glasgow or London), providing a dedicated space for collaboration, connection and teamwork. You’ll also have the flexibility to work from home.

Everyone belongs at OVO

At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us.

Team working for the planet

Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you’ll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here’s how:

Reporting to the Data Protection lead in the Risk and Compliance space you will be working to provide an excellent standard of data protection advice and oversight services across OVO Retail. We believe there’s more to life than “ticking-the-box” and being called only when something goes wrong. The Regulation and Compliance team are at the front line with everyone else working towards OVO’s vision and goals, truly integrated within the OVO.

The focus of this role is on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and responding to Data Protection information requests, advising the business on how to balance their business goals with our customers' interests. As a core member of the Privacy Function, you will be responsible for delivering operational privacy work and contributing to the development and embedding of a defensible and efficient privacy framework across the organisation.

You will be working closely with senior management and teams across all of OVO Group to make sure that we support the business in their innovative projects and manage data appropriately.

• Operational Excellence:
  Manage the Jira intake for all data privacy queries, requests for information, and marketing content reviews. Ensure all incoming privacy requests are correctly triaged, assessed, and closed according to the standardized workflow.
• Risk Assessment:
  Conduct privacy assessments and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) in line with the team's risk-based triage model, helping to refresh the DPIA and Privacy by Design and Default Process.
• Incident Management:
  Handle privacy incidents and breaches according to the established workflow, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Process Improvement:
  Contribute to the simplification of DPIA templates in One Trust and the development of the Record of Processing Activities (RoPA).
• Strategic Support:
  Support the successful delivery of the Privacy Function's three-phase plan:
  Stabilization, Simplification, and Embedding.

Within your first 3 months you’ll:

• Be known within the business and by key collaborators as a trusted expert within Data Protection.

Jira Service Desk, One Trust

• Are comfortable with juggling multiple things at once! You're able to keep on top of a full workload with rapidly shifting priorities and are prompt in delivery.
• Have deep subject matter expertise of GDPR and associated regulations, with hands-on experience in practically applying them, including conducting DPIAs, handling data subject rights, and managing incidents.
• Have proven skills in translating complex legislation or legal advice into specific and clear business-focused guidance.
• Are a great communicator, able to communicate effectively with internal collaborators, data protection authorities, and customers.
• Have highly commercial and constructive problem-solving abilities.…