Data Privacy and Compliance Officer - Matlock

Recruiter
YHA
Location
Matlock
Salary
£30,811 - 38,445 per year + excellent benefits
Posted
20 Jun 2019
Closes
18 Jul 2019
Ref
YHA3194
Sector
Financial & Support jobs, Head Office Support Staff
Job Type
Full Time

Data Privacy and Compliance Officer - Matlock

YHA is a charity. We work with 500,000 children and young people a year through stays in our 150 hostels, adventure in our activity centres, and through our leading work in volunteering, traineeships, apprenticeships and youth employment. We have a thriving schools programme, and work with partners to support access for those children and families who have challenging lives. And with almost one million guests a year and over 150,000 members, we are the leading affordable accommodation provider, with world class feedback from those who visit us.

A new opportunity has arisen within our Business System Team at National Office in Matlock as Data Privacy and Compliance Officer.  The successful candidate will lead on overseeing YHA’s data compliance programme, including data privacy, cyber security and PCI-DSS compliance. 

The Data Privacy and Compliance Officer role will be the primary contact for the ICO and our PCI DSS Qualified security assessor, providing independent advice for YHA’s Executive Team and Board of Trustees and will monitor and manage risks relating to data security and compliance.

The Data Privacy and Compliance Officer will have the following responsibilities:

  • Leading YHA’s data privacy governance, ensuring cross-directorate engagement with data privacy
  • Advising the Executive Team, Board of Trustees and all colleagues on all matters relating to data privacy and compliance
  • Developing a programme of training and awareness-raising, fostering a culture of data privacy and security awareness
  • Identifying and monitoring data and security risks, ensuring that appropriate mitigation is in place
  • Managing and supporting projects which relate to the maintenance and improvement of data privacy, cyber security and PCI DSS compliance
  • To be the primary contact for the ICO and lead on incident response and data breach notification
  • Creating and implementing policies and procedures in line with constantly evolving law changes
  • Ensuring third parties are compliant including reviewing terms and conditions of contracts
  • Managing YHA’s compliance assurance programme and conducting relevant audits

The ideal candidate for the role of Data Privacy and Compliance Officer will have the following expertise and qualifications:

  • Excellent knowledge of data protection legislation, in particular GDPR
  • Knowledge of PCI-DSS standards and experience in management of compliance
  • Certified EU GDPR Practitioner qualification (preferred)
  • Experience in cyber security risks faced by large data-driven organisations
  • Strong communication skills
  • The ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks when faced with competing demands

What we offer in return:

  • Generous holiday entitlement - 29 days + Bank Holidays.
  • Auto enrolment into YHA’s chosen Pension Scheme.
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Cash back scheme for purchases with many retailers including Holiday, Insurance and much more
  • YHA Membership, offering discount on stays and on big outdoor brands
  • 10 Free Hostel stays per year (for leisure with friends and family)

As GDPR evolves so too will the role of Data Privacy and Compliance Officer so now is a great time to join the team in this permanent role.  For a full job description email: jobs@yha.org.uk

For more information about our amazing charity, our values or our organisation structure please visit our website www.yha.org.uk

 

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No. of Vacancies: 1

 

Working hours: 37.5

 

 

Accommodation is not provided as part of the contract

 

 

All roles are subject to a minimum of a basic DBS check.