Data Protection & Information Management Associate London

An exciting new position has arisen in PwC’s internal Data Protection team for a dynamic and reliable individual who is looking to develop their career in data protection, privacy and information management. The role holder will assist the DPO and the team leads in ensuring that we comply with our legal responsibilities.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• has a minimum of one year of experience in data protection, information management, risk management or compliance;

• is degree qualified has excellent written and verbal communication skills;

• is computer literate;

• can work to tight deadlines and multiple demands;

• is enthusiastic about developing themselves; and

• is highly motivated and confident to work independently, with guidance from more experienced subject matter experts.

The key focus of the role is to support the Team Leads with Data Protection matters

The successful candidates’ key responsibilities will include:

• Responding to privacy related queries and providing accurate, appropriate, timely and pragmatic advice;

• Assisting with the timely delivery of data subject rights, including Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs);

• Support with undertaking assessments including Data Protection Impact Assessments, Data Protection Risk Assessments, Legitimate Interest Assessments and Transfer Risk Assessments;

• Support with the maintenance of the firm’s ISO 27701 accreditation

• Support with the creation of new policy documentation and updating existing policies;

• Support with the onboarding of new technologies and / or vendors;

• Support with the review and drafting of data protection contractual terms;

• Maintain and update the firm’s ICO registrations;

• Gathering information for, reviewing and drafting privacy notices;

• Providing training to other members of staff on privacy related matters;

• Updating the firm’s Personal Information Management System (PIMS) with related documents; and

• Responding to data loss incidents.

The role demands the following skills to be demonstrated by a successful candidate:

Essential skills:

• Degree-level education;

• Be willing to undertake training and continually upskill oneself on changes to privacy law and industry practice;

• Communicate with Impact & Empathy, as diplomacy, confidentiality and political sensitivity is required in order to provide advice and guidance. The post holder must have the confidence to coach and challenge at senior level;

• Ability to provide clear written advice and demonstrable communication skills to speak to wide ranging audiences, including data subjects and colleagues at all levels;

• Contribute to team success and have a supportive approach to working within a small team;

• Be open minded, agile with change and practical in your approach to problem solving;

• Be passionate about customer service by conducting appropriate fact finding and analysis in a highly methodical organised manner in terms of work planning and output delivery.

Desirable skills:

• Has a qualification in data protection e.g. CIPP/E or BCS;

• Experience of regulatory interaction (e.g. the Information Commissioner's Office);

• Experience of working in a Big 4 organisation;

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