Data Protection Manager

As a Data Protection Manager, you will support the Data Protection Office foster a culture of responsible data management and embed data protection best practices across Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) that ensure we comply with our legal and regulatory obligations whilst meeting our organisational objectives.,

• Support the operation of VMO2's privacy compliance framework to ensure it meets all legal and regulatory data protection requirements and the organisational needs of the business.
• Conduct periodic data protection compliance reviews to identify issues and recommend actions or controls that improve operational efficiency and reduce risk.
• Produce compliance reports for senior leaders and operational managers and participate in VMO2's data protection governance, risk, and control committees.
• Support the development of policies, standards, and mentorship to help the business align with relevant legal and regulatory obligations and new technical developments.
• Support the development and delivery of data protection awareness training and materials.
• Provide expert analysis and advice on a range of data protection matters including data protection impact assessments, individual rights, and compliance risks.
• Experience in Audit is desirable
• Experience of engaging with the Information Commissioner's Office is desirable
• IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM or CIPT or equivalent certification is desirable
• Collaborate with incident response teams to ensure privacy incidents are assessed, categorised, recorded, and responded to in line with our legal and regulatory obligations and recommend actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Provide support to the Data Protection Officer and other members of the data protection office as required. This may include help managing DPO mailbox and administration of data breaches
What's in it for you Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world. Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you'd like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you're covered no matter what life throws your way. Next steps If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include three interview stages. When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you're offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check, and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.


• Excellent solid understanding of UK data protection law (including Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR and PECR).
• Substantial experience delivering data protection compliance programs in a digitally enabled business to consumer organisation.
• Exceptional communication skills with the presence and consideration to build strong working relationships across and outside the business
• Thought leadership with strong collaborative instinct to drive pragmatic achievable solutions
  
  The UK's fastest broadband network. The nation's best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.
Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions. Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do. Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer, and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.