Data Privacy & Risk Officer
Quick answer
WaterAid is hiring a Data Privacy & Risk Officer (London, UK) paying £41,325 per year with excellent benefits to maintain and develop data protection compliance and risk management maturity.
- Role
- Data Privacy & Risk Officer
- Organization
- WaterAid
- Location
- London, UK (Hybrid working)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £41,325 per year with excellent benefits
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
Data Privacy & Risk Officer position at WaterAid, a global federation working to provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to everyone, everywhere by 2030. The role involves maintaining and developing data protection compliance and risk management maturity, working closely with the Data Protection Manager and the Executive Director, Finance, Technology and Strategic Planning.
What you'll do
- Collaborate closely with the Data Protection Manager to establish and maintain robust data protection standards and practices
- Support the response to information rights requests
- Coordinate and deliver training relating to applicable data protection requirements
- Coordinate the risk management process
- Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding
What it takes
- Familiarity with key data protection principles and a proven ability to learn
- Ability to handle information with appropriate care, sensitivity and confidentiality
- Excellent attention to detail
- Resourceful, adaptable, with a willingness to take on new challenges
- Collaborative and can-do approach
- Relevant experience working in a data protection role or to hold a qualification relating to data protection or risk management
What you'll bring
How we treat you
36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays), Option to buy an extra 5 days' annual leave, Employer pension contribution up to 10%, Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, Season ticket loan, Free annual eye tests, ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme, Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity), Sabbaticals, One paid volunteer day each year
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in London, UK, with a hybrid working arrangement.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £41,325 per year with excellent benefits.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include familiarity with key data protection principles, ability to handle information with appropriate care, excellent attention to detail, resourcefulness, adaptability, and a collaborative approach.
How do I apply?
Click Apply to upload your CV only and Cover Letter. Your Cover Letter will be assessed against the Essential and Desirable Requirements set out in the Job Description.
How to apply
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