Data Protection Manager

About the role

We are looking for a second Data Protection Manager to join our team and support our fast-growing business. You will work closely with our DPO and existing Data Protection Manager to ensure compliance with UK GDPR legislation while developing creative solutions to business challenges. This role requires someone technically experienced who can shape the technical landscape of data protection and internal tool development.

Responsibilities

• Develop our data protection strategy, policies, frameworks and tools to ensure our compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, PECR and other relevant legislation.
• Advise on data privacy matters for teams across the company from software engineers, financial specialists to marketing and business development.
• Maintain records and documentation by leading Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), updating the Record of Processing Activities (RoPA), and conducting Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs).
• Own and refine the end-to-end processes for Subject Rights Management including Data Subject Access Requests (SARs) and other data subject rights.
• Manage breaches including investigation, reporting, and communication with the ICO.
• Contribute to growth by supporting our business development teams with customer data protection agreements and enquiries.
• Manage risk by conducting due diligence for third-party suppliers and vendors.
• Raise awareness through design and delivering engaging data protection training and awareness campaigns.

Required skills

• UK GDPR
• Data Protection Act 2018
• PECR
• DPIA
• RoPA
• LIA
• Subject Rights Management
• Google Workspace
• Slack

Nice to have

• ISO27001
• FCA regulation
• Financial services industry
• Technology background

About the Company

Octopus Electric Vehicles, part of the Octopus Energy Group, is an electric car leasing company launched in 2018 to make it seamless to switch to cleaner, greener driving. We are an innovative energy supplier seeking to improve the lives of millions of people by transforming the industries we operate in.