Senior Manager, IT and Data Protection

Summary

Join Simprints, a nonprofit tech company, as the Senior Manager, IT and Data Protection. Lead efforts to ensure global data protection compliance and support ethical data use. Develop and maintain Simprints' privacy strategy, advise on legal risks, and create essential documents like DPAs and DPIAs. Stay updated on global regulations, act as the primary contact for data protection matters, and conduct risk assessments. Train internal teams and partners on privacy laws and ethical data practices. This remote role offers a competitive salary (£50-60k), a 4-day workweek, unlimited annual leave, and a generous professional development budget.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of global data protection laws and frameworks, including GDPR, CCPA, and other international privacy standards
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating privacy-related legal documents, such as Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
• Ability to interpret and advise on complex legal and regulatory requirements
• Strong ability to explain legal and regulatory concepts to technical, operational, and leadership teams
• Confidence representing Simprints in external discussions with regulators, partners, and stakeholders
• Experience conducting DPIAs, compliance audits, and privacy risk assessments
• Ability to prioritise and manage risks while balancing legal obligations and operational goals
• Familiarity with technical aspects of data management, including cloud computing, data flows, and encryption, to effectively collaborate with technical teams

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Simprints' privacy and data protection strategy, ensuring compliance with global laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and emerging regulations
• Monitor and advise on legal risks related to data privacy, providing actionable recommendations to senior leadership
• Lead the development and review of privacy notices, Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), and other legal documents
• Stay ahead of changes in global data protection regulations, ensuring Simprints remains compliant with evolving legal requirements in current and future countries of operation
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, partners, and internal teams on legal data protection matters
• Represent Simprints in legal and regulatory forums, sharing insights and building relationships with industry leaders and stakeholders
• Conduct and oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to identify and mitigate potential risks
• Work closely with technical teams to ensure legal requirements for data handling are met, while promoting privacy by design principles
• Maintain records of processing activities (RoPA) and oversee data breach response procedures
• Develop and deliver training for internal teams and partners on privacy laws, data protection obligations, and ethical data practices
• Provide ongoing support to ensure a strong understanding of legal requirements across the organisation

Benefits

• Remote work
• Salary: £50-60k per annum
• 4-day workweek
• Unlimited annual leave
• Professional development budget