Data Protection Officer
Location: Chester
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5
Department: I.T
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
We’re recruiting for a Data Protection Officer to build a Data Protection Function for WorkNest - If you have considerable experience and understanding of data protection regulations we’d love to hear from you!
Why join us
WorkNest is on an exciting growth journey, strengthened by our recent substantial investment. This is an exciting position to build a Data Protection function in WorkNest, part of the GRC Group. You will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring WorkNest comply with UK GDPR and Data Protection Laws and Regulations.
Drawing on your considerable experience and understanding of data protection regulations you will support the business in delivering compliant, effective policies in support of the delivery of business objectives. Working closely with the leadership team you will provide the business with both verbal and written advice and guidance which provide a view on compliance requirements.
What We Offer
*Salary: £50,000 per annum
*Great Benefits
*Opportunities for professional growth and development
*A supportive and inclusive work culture
What we’re looking for
You will bring a passion for data protection, consistently identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to shape our processes by staying ahead of regulatory changes, making a meaningful impact on our customers’ experiences. Commercially aware and methodical, you’ll approach tasks with structure and prudence, while leveraging your inquisitive and analytical mindset to deliver practical solutions. Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, are essential. With a customer-centric, collaborative, and inclusive leadership style, you’ll inspire teams to achieve business goals, manage change effectively, and foster a positive culture. You’ll excel in navigating complex environments, balancing multiple priorities, and demonstrating excellent planning and project management abilities.
Our Story
WorkNest is part of a wider GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) division owned by Inflexion. We are a powerhouse of Employment Law, HR, Compliance and Health and Safety support services, weaving pragmatic advice with powerful technology platforms. We have experienced exceptional growth over the last 24 months, fueled by the acquisition of several leading business services groups, which has bought together the most gifted practitioners in people management, health, safety and wellbeing, employment law, professional training, and business technology. We are proud to offer a broader range of services to help protect and nurture organisations of every size.
At WorkNest, we believe our people are what make us. We value, respect and support our colleagues, understand the importance of work-life balance, and work together to deliver a brilliant service for our clients.
We are committed to delivering on our four core values that we believe all our colleagues should align with: Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork and Inclusion.
Up for the challenge?
If you share our values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork and Inclusion, please use the purple ’apply now’ button to begin your application. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this post.
WorkNest is committed to creating a culture of Inclusion?and ensuring that everyone – job applicants, clients, colleagues, and anyone else we deal with – is treated fairly and with respect. We continuously review our policies and processes to support our aim to create a diverse team, however, please speak to our Talent and Recruitment specialist if there are any adjustments, we need to make in order to ensure, a genuine equality of opportunity.
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Closing date: 6th December 2024. Please note: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We may look to close the advert early, so please don’t delay in submitting an application.
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