We are looking for an experienced and proactive Data Protection Manager to join our Manchester office. This is a key role responsible for overseeing and enhancing our data protection framework, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and wider regulatory requirements, and promoting a strong culture of data privacy across the firm.
You will act as a subject matter expert, working closely with senior stakeholders, legal teams, IT, and risk functions to manage data protection risks and support business operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead on data protection compliance across the firm, ensuring adherence to UK GDPR and related legislation
* Act as the main point of contact for data protection queries and incidents
* Oversee and manage data breaches, including investigation, reporting, and mitigation
* Maintain and develop policies, procedures, and data protection frameworks
* Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and risk assessments
* Deliver training and guidance to staff to improve awareness and compliance
* Liaise with regulators where required, including the ICO
* Monitor regulatory developments and advise the business on changes
About You
* Proven experience in a data protection or privacy-focused role
* Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection laws
* Experience managing data breaches and regulatory reporting
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Professional Development
We will also support and encourage you with developing your career with an award-winning law firm. We run courses across our offices and are continuously monitoring and updating the learning and development offering based on what you tell us. We can support you with your continuous professional development by providing funding for professional qualifications, attending external training courses and providing you with a range of internal learning resources.
Benefits
* Hybrid working – 2 days per week working in the office (must live a reasonable distance to commute to the office)
* 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday
* 25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
* Buy and sell annual leave up to 5 days
* Employee Referral scheme
* Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App providing you with services including annual health checks, access to Digital GP's, mental health consultations, 2nd medical opinions and much more
* Employee Assistance Programme where you can access free webinars for stress awareness and counselling sessions
* Group Income Protection which will support you with an income if you are unable to work long term, as a result of an illness or injury
* Health and Wellbeing Programmes and apps including gym discounts, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, meditation sessions and much more
* Life Assurance cover
* Workplace pension
* Benefits Hub providing discounts to over 700 services including cinema tickets, food and drink, travel, and high street stores
* Christmas and Summer socials
* Free legal help and discounted lawyer led legal services
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