Data Protection Officer

The Opportunity We are looking for Data Protection Officer to join a market leading organisation located in the West Midlands, to take ownership of its data protection strategy, privacy governance and regulatory compliance. This is an opportunity to play a key role in strengthening data protection practices across a complex business environment, ensuring personal information is managed responsibly while supporting ongoing operational and technology improvements. My client are looking for someone who can bring structure, clarity and accountability to its data protection processes. You''ll have the autonomy to review existing practices, identify improvements and work closely with stakeholders to embed a strong culture of privacy and compliance. We''re particularly interested in individuals who can balance regulatory expertise with a pragmatic, commercially aware approach to protecting personal data. The Role Working closely with Information Security, IT, HR, Legal and other business functions, you will oversee the organisation''s approach to data protection and privacy compliance. Responsibilities Developing, implementing and maintaining data protection policies, procedures and governance frameworks in line with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and PECR. Monitoring regulatory compliance, identifying potential risks and recommending appropriate improvements. Managing Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and other individual rights requests, ensuring accurate responses ..... full job details .....