Data Protection Specialist - #1774522

Protecting our people, customers and ensuring their data is used fairly and transparently is key to how our business works. At Morrisons, we’re committed to doing the right thing for our customers and the communities we serve. As a Data Protection Specialist, you’ll play a key role in making sure we meet our regulatory responsibilities and respond with care, speed and professionalism when it matters most.

Working as part of a fast paced team, you’ll support the day to day delivery of our data protection obligations, from handling complex complaints and managing subject access requests to advising on data misuse, resolving issues with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), and supporting the Data Protection strategy across a broad range of matters

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You’ll be responsible for:

• Handling and investigating data misuse complaints, ensuring timely and appropriate outcomes
• Managing Subject Access Requests received from colleagues and customers
• Supporting responses to ICO cases and contributing to positive resolution outcomes
• Making confident decisions in line with data protection law, internal policy and commercial context
• Providing clear advice to internal teams and presenting complex issues in a straightforward way
• Working closely with the DPO to embed and promote data protection best practices across the organisation.

About You

We’re looking for someone with solid experience in a data protection role, ideally within a large complex or retail business. You will have a strong understanding of UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 requirements.

You will also have:

• Experience handling complaints and subject access requests, with focus on resolution
• Confidence in decision making and an ability to manage sensitive and sometimes challenging conversations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to explain data protection issues clearly at all levels
• A calm, organised and proactive approach in a fast moving environment

Alive with activity, our modern Head Office is home to our corporate teams that make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you’ll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, Morrisons Daily and a subsidised restaurant. We are within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - and we even have free parking!

At our Head Office you will expect to find supplier showcases, charity fundraising and celebrations all year round for the events that mean the most to our colleagues.

There’s more to our business as it’s fast paced and ever changing, as such we’ve got lots of fresh opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We’d love to meet you!