Data Protection Officer - 12m FTC (Mat Cover), London

Data Protection Officer - 12m FTC (Mat Cover)

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Data Protection Officer - 12m FTC (Mat Cover)Zilch is a payment tech company on a mission to create the most empowering way to pay for anything, anywhere. Combining the best of debit, credit and savings, we give our customers the option to earn instant cashback or spread the cost of pricier purchases, completely interest free and with no late fees. Pretty great, right?We started in 2018 with a small team and a big dream - to make credit accessible to all. Since then, we've achieved double unicorn status and taken on more than 5 million customers. There are some exciting projects coming up and we’ve got big growth plans.Want to join us?About the role.We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Protection Officer to join our Compliance team on a 12 month fixed term contract basis (mat cover), with responsibility for data protection and privacy compliance. Are you a GDPR star? Can you think strategically and take lead on data protection as Zilch continues to grow? This role will both own the on-going development and monitoring of relevant policies, be primary contact for supervisory authorities, work closely with Operations and Information Security on the day-to-day monitoring and oversight of data requests and work closely with Legal/Vendor functions to ensure appropriate data processing controls are built into our vendor agreements and operations. We are a people-first culture and are continuously investing in our employees as well as their long-term career development.Day-to-day responsibilities.Setting standards and reviewing policies and procedures that meet the requirements under the UK GDPR and any other regional or local data protection requirements applicable to ZilchServing as the primary point of contact and liaison for the ICO on all data protection related matters under the GDPRCollaborating with internal stakeholders on the review vendor contracts, data processing agreements and consents needed to implement projects in partnership with the company’s Procurement and Information Security functionsMaintaining Zilch’s record of processing activities (including international data transfers) and a data security incident management plan to ensure timely remediation of incidents including impact assessments, security breach response, managing claims and notifications to supervisory authorities and data subjectsDeveloping and delivering data protection and security training to various business functions and collaborating with the Information Security function to raise employee awareness of security issuesMonitoring changes to privacy laws and making recommendations when appropriateCoordinating and conducting data privacy auditsWhat we’re looking for...To be successful in this role you'll need to have experience of GDPR assessment, drafting and implementing policies from scratch, data mapping, creating a Record of Processing Activities (ROPA), promoting a data protection culture, providing data protection support, processing Subject Access Requests (SARs) and general data protection operations.Ideally, 3 years plus in data protection and privacy experience in a fast-paced, professional environmentCIPP/E, CIPM, ISEB or other privacy certificationIn-depth knowledge of GDPR, UK Data Protection LawKnowledge of International Data Protection Laws advantageousUnderstanding of intra-group Data Protection regulationYou’ll be an excellent communicator and a real team player, able to work effectively with a range of business stakeholders across multiple business units, ideally globally.You’ll have a good understanding of information technologies and data security, with demonstrable ability to always deliver quality and accuracy of work and ideally an understanding of M&A.Flexible, versatile, resilient, pragmaticProactive and able to work independentlyAbility to effectively enforce changeGood analytical skills, including the ability to assess risk and impact from a privacy and data protection perspectiveBenefits.Compensation & Savings:Income Protection.Permanent employees enjoy access to our Share Options Scheme.5% back on in-app purchases.£200 for WFH Setup.Private Medical Insurance including;GP consultations (video, telephone or face-to-face).Prescribed medication.In-patient, day-patient and out-patient care.Mental health support.Physiotherapy.Advanced cancer cover.Employee Assistance Programme including:Unlimited mental health sessions.24/7 remote GP & physiotherapy.24/7 helpline for emotional & practical support.Savings & discounts on everyday shopping.1:1 personalised well-being consultations.Family Friendly Policies:Enhanced maternity pay.Enhanced paternity pay.Enhanced adoption pay.Enhanced shared parental leave.Learning & Development:Professional Qualifications.Professional Memberships.Learning Suite for e-courses.Internal Training Programmes.FCA & Regulatory training.Hybrid Working.Casual dress code.Workplace socials.To apply for this role, please submit your CV along with a cover letter.We acknowledge receipt of your resume for a position at Zilch and we appreciate your interest in joining our business.We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue to the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success.Zilch Technology is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage all applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.Apply for this JobDo you require a Visa Sponsorship? Do you live within commutable distance from our London Victoria office? Are you able to come to the office 3 days a week? (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday subject to change) Can you briefly share how your skills and experience align with the job requirementsBy submitting this application I agree that I have read the Privacy Policy and confirm that Zilch can store my personal details in order to process my job application.*Yes, Zilch can contact me directly about specific future job opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Location:: London
Job Type:: FullTime

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