Data Protection Manager
Mar 15, 2025
Next is a data and technology led growth consultancy that employs nearly people across offices in countries Within our family of consultancies and marketing businesses we focus on solving our clients growth problems
We are looking for a Data Protection Manager to join our Data Protection and Privacy team in London Reporting directly to our Head of Data Protection/ DPO you will provide handson support in driving and developing the data protection function at the head office level and rolling out our Global Privacy Programme across all Brands within our Group
Assist the Head of Data Protection/DPO by contributing to the development of relevant Policies Procedures and Guidance for all our Group Entities and Subsidiaries
Provide comprehensive support for the implementation and ongoing updates of data protection policies and procedures ensuring strict compliance with relevant laws and regulations
Offer practical and strategic data protection and privacy advice to all Next Brands considering the nuances of global privacy legislation applicable to the US EMEA UK APAC and other territories/jurisdictions as required
Support our Brands on diverse matter management topics including Data Privacy Impact Assessments Data Subject Access Requests Legitimate Interest Impact Assessments Data Transfer Assessments Retention Requirements and guidance on marketing cookie compliance etc
Conduct targeted legal research to inform and contribute to the development of the Next Global Data Protection Programme
Manage and facilitate responses to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and other individual rights requests ensuring that releases align with statutory and regulatory obligations and adhere to deadlines
Monitor data compliance provide vigilant data security oversight and proactively manage the relationship with the Data Protection Authority (DPA) Data Protection Leads in each Brand and thirdparty vendors
Provide valuable assistance to our Head of Data Protection/DPO in various commercial activities including those related to mergers and acquisitions due diligence commercial contract reviews and the thorough examination of data processing agreements and data sharing agreements
Provide tailored training awareness programmes and deputise for our Head of Data Protection/DPO
Experience as a Data Protection and Privacy Practitioner either within an inhouse environment or as a consultant
CIPP/E CIPM or CIPT qualified or working towards the attainment of such qualifications
Subject matter expertise in privacy & data protection law in the UK and EU with an awareness of other global frameworks such as CCPA CPRA PIPEDA DPDP etc
Experience in dealing with customer complaints supporting subject access requests data breaches delivering training and reporting requirements
Excellent consultancy skills with practical senior stakeholder management skills
Excellent salary
% matched pension contributions
days annual leave
Green Car scheme that saves you up to % on the cost of driving an electric car with a wide variety of cars to choose from
Group Life insurance
Flexible working
Career progression
Open and collaborative workplace culture
At Next our people are our biggest investment and greatest asset Whether its creativity or analytical insight we always look for people with a genuine passion for what they do a desire to succeed and always endeavour to find new ways of working with clients
We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce We uphold and celebrate our differences We do not discriminate
Regardless of your colour race ancestry national origin citizenship social background religion gender identity sexual orientation age marital status disability or veteran status you are welcome to join us Just bring your whole self
