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Data Protection Officer

Royal British Legion
City of London, London (On-site)
£45,227 to £50,272 per annum, inclusive of London and Market Supplements
Permanent
Job description
We have an opportunity for a Data Protection Officer to join the team here at RBL.
Reporting to our Head of Legal, this role will see you responsible for establishing, monitoring and maintaining effective and compliant data protection processes and ensuring good practice throughout RBL and the Group, including subsidiaries and branches.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Devising and developing RBLs data protection strategy and approach, you will lead in ensuring RBLs compliance with all GDPR/data protection requirements. You will work across the RBL Group to promote awareness of data protection policies and procedures and provide advice, and guidance to managers, staff, members and trustees.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Developing, reviewing and maintaining data protection policies and procedures and guidelines
- Monitoring compliance with data protection law and principles throughout RBL and reporting on a quarterly basis to the Executive Board and Audit and Risk Committee
- Managing the subject access requests and individual rights process
- Maintaining RBL’s registrations with the Information Commissioner (ICO) and managing the responses to data protection breaches and complaints
- Devising and updating the controls and actions required for RBL’s Data Protection Risk Register
- Devising and managing the delivery of data protection training, working in collaboration with the Learning & Development team
- Line management of the Assistant Data Protection Officer

You will be contracted to our London, Haig House Hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the Hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
 
Employee benefits include:

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Posted on: 20 March 2025
Closing date: 04 April 2025 at 01:00
Job ref: 0513
Tags: Legal / Law