Data Protection Specialist

Your Expertise. Our Security. Join Us as a Data Protection Specialist in our Risk department and help be at the core of our global growth journey!

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Step into a vital role at NES Fircroft, where you will provide effective and efficient administrative support on data privacy and data protection obligations. By ensuring compliance with the NES Fircroft Privacy Notice and business standards, you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding our data integrity and governance.
What You’ll Be Doing
Managing Queries: Handle incoming requests related to data privacy, data subjects, and general data usage.
Data Subject Rights: Process requests efficiently, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements.
Record Maintenance: Keep detailed records of data protection activities and performance.
Privacy Impact Assessments: Support the team in conducting assessments and maintaining governance structures.
Policy and Process Oversight: Assist in implementing IT policies and advising departments on data impacts.
Incident and Security Management: Record security events and assist in investigations as needed.
Awareness and Training: Act as a Data Protection Champion by managing training modules and promoting data awareness.
Continuous Improvement: Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives to enhance data protection and security practices globally.

What We’re Looking For
Data Subject Request Handling: Proven experience responding effectively to data subject requests and maintaining records in compliance with data protection laws.
Organizational and Communication Skills: Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills (written and verbal).
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Regulatory Knowledge: Knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or similar data protection regulations.
Standards and Frameworks Familiarity: Familiarity with ISO standards (ISO/IEC 27001 or ISO/IEC 27701:2019) or other international data protection frameworks.
Adaptability and Independence: Ability to multitask, adapt to changing priorities, and work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with Personal Data Processing: Experience in environments where processing personal data is central to operations.
Team Collaboration: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at various levels.

Benefits at NES Fircroft

• Financial Stability: Extremely competitive basic salary with a strong bonus scheme.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous WFH (working from home) policy, 2 days per week once you are established in your role and finish early on Fridays.
• Time Off: 18 days of paid leave plus birthday leave, 12 days of casual/sick leave, and 12 days of bank holidays. Paid leave will increase to 20 days after 2 years of service.
• Onboarding & Development: Full training plan, guidance, and clear career progression.
• Securing Your Future: Pension schemes, life & medical insurance, and more.
• Keeping Fit: Discount on Curl Fit membership.
• Transportation: Free pick-up & drop from our selected nodal points.
• Spending Time with Loved Ones: Christmas close-down.
• Team Time: Fun, lively environment with plenty of staff nights out.

Who We Are
Founded in 1978, NES Fircroft is a global staffing specialist and a trusted partner in engineering and technical recruitment. With a team of over 2,000 professionals across 58 offices worldwide, we are leaders in connecting talent with innovative industries in Oil & Gas, Power, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, and beyond.
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