DPO (Data Protection Officer)

Full Time
United Kingdom
Posted 6 years ago

Why RDX Sports? Because we’re on a mission to make the world a stronger, fitter, and safer place, and we want YOU to help us achieve that goal. Since 1999, our sole purpose is to improve as many lives as we possibly can. From building world-class equipment to delivering heroic customer-centric services – what truly makes us great, are the ladies and gentleman behind the scene that make it all possible.

And if that wasn’t enough; amazing athletes such as Anthony Joshua, Randy Couture, Amir Khan, Michael Bisping, Martyn Ford can’t be wrong. Having been endorsed in the past by these giants it is clear that we’re one of the biggest Sporting brands in the world. With over 3,000 employees worldwide operating on all 7 continents, we have established ourselves as one of the best in the Fight and Fitness brands in the industry. Join an ever-evolving global corporation that employs only the most modern of practices that will increase your capacity for learning while understanding an industry worth 800 billion dollars worldwide, with the added feeling of ‘goodness’.

Summary:

Responsible for developing and leading the Company’s Global Privacy and Data Protection program with the goal of ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations globally. The position will interact with departments/business units across the Company.

Essential Functions:

  • Develop, implement, and manages the Company’s Global Privacy and Data Protection (including GDPR) risk management and compliance framework and governance structure.

  • Leads the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Company’s Privacy and Data Protection policies, processes and procedures.

  • Monitors changes in Privacy and Data Protection laws and regulations globally to ensure Company adaptation and compliance, including all required country registrations.

  • Serves as the Company’s subject matter expert on all Privacy and Data Protection laws and regulations globally.

  • Prepares and assists with presenting clear, accurate and timely reports on Privacy and Data Protection risks, risk mitigation measures and compliance activities to key stakeholders, senior management and the Board of Directors/Audit Committee.

  • Provides leadership and strategic guidance to Departments/Business Units in the design and evaluation of Privacy and Data Protection related tools and projects (e.g., privacy-by-design).

  • Establishes a mechanism to track access and retention of protected Sports information maintained by the Company.

  • Develops, implements and delivers Privacy and Data Protection communications and training.

  • Collaborates with Information Security to ensure alignment between Cyber Security and Privacy and Data Protection practices. Oversees conduct of data protection impact assessments and provides support such assessments.

  • Collaborates with the contracting functions on Privacy and Data Protection matters related to customer and third-party contracts.

  • In coordination with senior counsel, serves as a liaison to regulatory and data protection authorities for matters relating to privacy and data protection.

  • Implements and oversees a process for receiving, documenting, tracking, investigating and acting on all internal and external Privacy and Data Protection requests (e.g., changes to/deletion of information from systems) and complaints. Investigates complaints about breaches of applicable regulations. Maintains a log of incidents of remedial actions.

  • In collaboration with other Company departments (e.g., Information Security, Corporate Quality, and Vendor Management) establishes an internal and external Privacy and Data Protection monitoring and audit program.

  • Manages the collection, analysis and reporting of Privacy and Data Protection program data and metrics for continuous process improvement.

  • Participates in client meetings, sponsor audits and regulatory inspections for questions related to Privacy and Data Protection.

  • Manages a team of Privacy and Data Protection professionals.

  • Identifies and manages external resources/vendors needed to support the Global Data Privacy and Protection program.

  • Oversees the development and delivery of data protection representative services to contracted customers.

Qualifications

Requirements:

University degree required with significant experience with U.K, EU, and international privacy program development and management, with particular emphasis in the Sports industry and Online Retail environment. Law degree and in-house legal experience preferred. Deep knowledge of US and European privacy and data protection laws, regulations and best practices. Innovative, forward-thinking and results-oriented with a passion to solve complex problems in a creative and pragmatic way and to translate laws and regulations into actionable policies and procedures that enable business objectives.

Demonstrated ability to influence and drive internal and external stakeholders to a decision in a matrix corporate environment. Ability to manage a team of privacy professionals. Demonstrated track record of strategic communication and writing skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines and work effectively in a multi-functional, international team environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and work ethic. IAPP certification(s) (CIPP, CIPM, CIPT) a plus. Ability to develop a realistic budget and manage it.

Disclaimer:

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above.


Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.

Job Features

Job CategoryDPO
Primary LocationManchester, United Kingdom
JOB TypeLegal
ScheduleFull-time
TravelYes, 25 % of the Time
Employee StatusRegular

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