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RBG Kew is seeking a talented data protection professional to join Kew in the statutory role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO). Personal data sits at the heart of the organisation, playing a key role in our strategic and operational decisions. We value the significance of people, and understand the importance of protecting and using their personal data in a secure and legally compliant manner. With a robust and well-embedded data protection framework in place, the DPO is responsible for monitoring compliance, advising the organisation on its legal obligations and acting as a senior leader for data protection matters. The role will help to foster best practice throughout the organisation, maturing our existing framework and ensuring long term, legal compliance with data protection laws.
Job Responsibility:
Monitoring compliance
Advising the organisation on its legal obligations
Acting as a senior leader for data protection matters
Fostering best practice throughout the organisation
Maturing the existing data protection framework
Ensuring long term, legal compliance with data protection laws
Single point of contact for external data protection engagement
Requirements:
Senior leadership experience in data protection matters
Experience operating at a senior level, handling personal data related incidents and data subject rights requests
Subject matter expert on relevant legislation (UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Privacy and Electronic Communication Regulations 2003, Freedom of Information Act 2000)
Understanding of records management and information security practices
Ability to confidently train people and effectively communicate legislative requirements to all levels of the organisation
Experience in managing data protection workstreams independently
Ability to regularly report on compliance to internal stakeholders
What we offer:
Opportunities for continuous learning
Generous annual leave entitlement
Flexible working
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing support (cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership)
Competitive pension
Employee discount scheme
Free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries
Free access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst