Data Protection Coordinator

Data Protection Coordinator

Are you passionate about data protection and confident navigating the complexities of UK data privacy legislation?

We’re looking for a Data Protection Coordinator to join our Information Security & Compliance function at DHL International (UK) Ltd. Reporting to the Information Security & Compliance Manager, you’ll be an initial point of contact for data protection matters across the business, working with departments, suppliers and customers while supporting the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Information Security & Compliance Manager.

What will you be doing?

This is a varied role where you’llhelp ensure data protection processes and procedures are consistently followed across the business. You’llcoordinate activities, manage incidents and requests, monitorriskand help colleagues understand their responsibilities when handling personal data.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• -Managing the Data Protection incident process, including breachlogs and risk assessments.

• -Supporting data incident response and breach notification procedures.

• -Managing Subject Access Requests, associated timelinesand responses in conjunction with Legal.

• -Identifying and completing Data Sharing Agreements for new and existing suppliers and third parties.

• -Coordinating data processing logs across departments and validatingprocesses with relevant department champions.

• -Reviewing data processing activities in line with the DHL Group privacy policy.

• -Coordinating business functions to support compliance with data protection laws and Group policies, including regular audits.

• -Tracking and progressing remediation measures identifiedthrough audits.

• -Maintaining Data Protection process maps, registers, proceduresand relevant SharePoint content.

• -Supporting Data Protection and Information Security awareness and training activities.

• -Managing triage duties, including the shared mailbox and incoming queries.

• -Monitoring business activities involving personal data, identifyingand reporting risksand escalating issues to the DPO where required.

• -Responding to initiallegal queries and escalating appropriate mattersto Express lawyers.

• -Attending Data Protection meetings and calls and supporting wider business communications.

What are we looking for?

You’llbe someone who can work independently while building credibility and trusted relationships across the organisation.

We’relooking for:

• -Good practical knowledge of the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.

• -The ability to exercise good judgement when assessing data protection risks and prioritisingactivity.

• -Strong planning, organisationand prioritisationskills.

• -Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management.

• -A high levelof confidentiality, integrity, trustand credibility.

• -A calm, controlledand resilient approach.

• -An enthusiastic and positive attitude.

• -A formal Data Protection qualification or degree would be desirable.

What’sin it for you?

Alongside a competitive salary, the role offers:

• -Eligibility to participatein performance-related bonus schemes.

• -Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with completed service.

• -Company pension scheme with excellent contribution rates.

• -Life Assurance.

• -Enhanced maternity pay.

• -Generous company sick pay.

• -Voluntary benefits including retail, entertainment and gym membership discounts and cash dental plans.

• -Discounted Health Assessments.

• -Professional employee assistanceand wellbeing support.

• -Access to qualified mental health first aiders.

• -Excellent training and development opportunities, with a strong focus on internal promotion

Ready to make an impact?

If you have a strong understanding of data protection and enjoy working collaboratively with stakeholders to turn legislation and policy into effective business practice, we’dlove to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to equal opportunity and reject all forms of discrimination. The basis for employee selectionat DHL Group is qualification, performance, skillsand experience.

Privacy Notice

DHL International (UK) Ltd acts as a "Data Controller" and, in line with our responsibilities under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), we take data protection very seriously. We collect and use your Personal Information in accordance withour Privacy Policy, which will be supplied as part of the recruitment process.