Assistant Data Protection Officer

At MHR, our employees are central to our success and play a key role in helping customers achieve sustainable high performance. With a team of over 900 professionals, we work to make things flow smoothly, whether it's for large organisations or individual employees. As businesses face rapid changes in the world of work, our team is here to help them adapt and thrive.

By focusing on the core needs of efficiency, productivity, growth, and impact, our employees use their expertise to deliver real solutions through our People and Finance platform. This system, which covers finance, HR, payroll, and learning, helps businesses run more smoothly and make better decisions in real time.

With over 40 years of experience behind us, MHR's track record as a high-performance organisation is built on clear goals, a shared vision, and strong communication - all of which we pass on to our customers.

MHR is more than just a place to work; it's a platform for empowerment. Joining us means bringing innovation, technology, and teamwork seamlessly removes obstacles, enhances your skills, and allow you to focus on what's most important to you- work that matters.

With us, you'll grow, find your flow , and make a lasting difference in your career, your team, and your impact.

Are you passionate about protecting data and ensuring privacy in a rapidly evolving digital landscape? We're looking for an Assistant Data Protection Officer to help safeguard our clients' and employees' personal information. In this pivotal role, you will assist in our efforts to comply with data protection regulations, implement robust data governance strategies, and foster a culture of privacy across the organisation.

The Data Protection Office are a small team of dedicated professionals who deal with every aspect of data protection, from impact assessments to retention guidance and everything in between. You will work closely with our Cyber Security, Business Assurance, Legal and IT Teams and you will provide support to every area of the business. Your stakeholders will be the Executive Team, Directors and the Board. Part of a close knit team you will be encouraged to challenge, grow and develop your expertise in Data Protection and you will have ample opportunity to further your education in this area.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Data Protection Officer to join our Data Protection team. The successful candidate will assist MHR in the execution of its duties to ensure the company is able to effectively manage its compliance with International Data Protection & Privacy legislation and support the compliance of its customers.

• Manage all aspects of DPO-based projects, including planning, monitoring, control, reporting, and communication to ensure successful implementations within quality, time, and budget constraints.
• Engage with key stakeholders to ensure tasks are understood, managed, and completed within the agreed timescale, and produce regular progress reports for stakeholders and the Executive Board.
• Assist the DPO in implementing and maintaining a data governance strategy, ensuring privacy risks are managed, resolved, and reviewed, and track, monitor, and report on Data Protection Impact Assessments and auditing activities.
• Support the DPO in responding to Supplier Due Diligence requests and assist in developing customer and employee communications, training, and guidance to demonstrate compliance with data privacy laws.
• Ensure the rights of individuals are managed and monitored according to company policies, maintain records of processing, manage the terminations process for offboarding customers, and assist with data breach management.
• Manage the incident log, chase updates and closure actions, liaise with the Information Security Manager to review incidents, and support the DPO in responding to customer contract queries.

• Experience in data protection, compliance, or a related role in a commercial or public sector setting.
• Strong understanding of data protection regulations, including UK & EU GDPR.
• ISEB Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection
• Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E)

• Access to over 60 internal training courses, professional qualifications, and cross-departmental mentoring and coaching programs
• 24/7 access to a GP through Help at Hand for you and your family, confidential mental health support, and paid sick leave
• Ability to purchase or sell additional holiday days beyond 25 days and bank holidays
• Enhanced Family leave
• My MHRewards offering discounts at over 900 retailers
• Monthly employee recognition program and departmental awards
• Referral bonus scheme of up to £2,000
• Employee-led social events such as running clubs, football teams, book clubs, and bake-offs
• On-site subsidised restaurants offering a variety of fresh meals daily
• Opt-in benefits schemes such as private medical insurance and dental coverage

We value the well-being, financial stability, and inclusivity of our employees, and strive to provide a supportive working environment.

At MHR, we're completely committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard, and everyone feels valued and supported.

Whatever your background, abilities and experiences, if you're excited by this role we want to hear from you. If you require assistance for an interview, please let us know and we'll make sure your needs are met when you arrive.

If we receive an exceptionally high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than originally advertised.