Data Protection Manager

You will act as the firm's data steward with responsibility to promote the firm's data standards policies, practices, and procedures to maximize data integrity and to meet requirements under GDPR.
Accountabilities

As the Data Protection Manager, we are seeking skills to include:

• Keep up to date with DPA regulations, ensuring all departments within the firm are aware and adhere to the principles set out in the Act.


• Maintain data dictionaries for all database structures to ensure that all data driven systems are aligned (regarding data categorisations etc.) and standardized.


• Implement audit controls and compliance metrics to reduce data issues and improve data quality within client and contact databases across all data functions.


• Work with the Learning & Development team to create training material for new data standards and assist in rolling out to the firm.


• Action all GDPR requests including DSAR and breach notifications.


• Perform data auditing routines for all areas of the firm to identify non-compliance with standards.


• Manage the additions/deletions to the Address Book (Roles and Relationships) in particular. Work closely with other business teams to enhance the address book data.


• Work with Business Systems team to ensure that all data applications remain compliant and continue to add value to the business., We are looking for an experience Data Protection Manager who will support continuous improvement of data validation and integrity in relation to the firm's various databases and assist in the successful execution of data management projects. You will serve as the primary point of contact for data queries in the firm and coordinate and conduct data privacy audits.
  
  Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and UK data privacy and data protection regulation, and a good understanding of other major privacy frameworks and evolving legislation worldwide.


• Proven experience of MS Office, particularly Excel at advanced level.


• Experience of influencing outcomes, with interpersonal and negotiating skills.


• Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels of seniority and liaise effectively with other internal departments and external contacts.


• Organised, analytical with problem solving capabilities.


• Able to work creatively with spreadsheets, databases, and content management systems.


• Self-motivated, ability to use initiative and provide pro-active support to fee earners.


• Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels of seniority and liaise effectively with other internal departments and external contacts.


• Able to work autonomously as well as part of a team, being adaptable and flexible.
  
  Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 500 lawyers and legal professionals based in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: property, corporate services, litigation and private client advisory.


We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face.

Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 5th best law firm to work at in 2024.

With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 40% of our partnership.
The department

Birketts LLP is a UK Top 50 law firm, with a very busy Risk & Compliance team who are predominately based in our Ipswich town centre office. The department is now looking for an energetic and dynamic Data Protection Manager to come and work alongside the core members of Risk & Compliance team.

One of the best things about joining Birketts is our rewards package. At Birketts, we are appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:


• 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays


• Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service


• Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)


• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)


• Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)


• Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance


• Paid ESG day (Environmental, Social and Governance)


• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave


• Subsidised gym membership


• Electric car scheme


• Eye Care Voucher


• Agile Working Policy


• Dress for your Day Policy


Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.