Privacy and Data Protection Specialist (6M FTC)

Multiverse is the upskilling platform for AI and Tech adoption.

We have partnered with 1500 companies to deliver a new kind of learning thats transforming todays workforce.

Our upskilling apprenticeships are designed for people of any age and career stage to build critical AI data and tech skills. Our learners have driven $2bn ROI for their employers using the skills theyve learned to improve productivity and measurable performance.

In June 2022 we announced a $220 million Series D funding round co-led by StepStone Group Lightspeed Venture Partners and General Catalyst. With a post-money valuation of $1.7bn the round makes us the UKs first EdTech unicorn.

But we arent stopping there. With a strong operational footprint and 800 employees we have ambitious plans to continue scaling. Were building a world where tech skills unlock peoples potential and output.

Join Multiverse and power our mission to equip the workforce to win in the AI era.

About the job

Were on a mission to embed Privacy and Data Protection at the heart of one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe. We are looking for an enthusiastic Privacy Professional to join our team for a 6-month full-time contract.

You will join our Privacy team to help guide the organisation to maturity working closely with Legal IT InfoSec Product and Tech. This role is ideal for someone who is energised by the challenges of the AI era and comfortable moving from high-level strategy to hands-on execution at pace. While you will support all GDPR operations your primary focus will be on the engine room of our growth: vendor compliance and international data transfers.

Who You Are

• Knowledgeable: you have a strong understanding of GDPR PECR and Data Protection laws including international data transfers with the ability to provide practical risk-based advice.

• AI first: You are energised by the challenges of the AI era. Youre curious about how LLMs and data processing can be done ethically and legally. Youll leverage AI in your daily work and help shape the compliance posture for the organisation.

• Collaborative: You are a great communicator who can build relationships across all functions from Engineering to Sales.

What youll do

Reporting to the Deputy DPO you will help to build a robust privacy culture and ensure compliance with GDPR DPA 2018 PECR and more. Your focus will include:

• Vendor Risk Management: Assessing our vendors to ensure ongoing compliance and managing risk in our supply chain against Multiverses risk appetite.

• Data Processing Agreements (DPAs): Reviewing agreements and ensuring robust international transfer mechanisms are in place to cover UK and EU operations.

• Transfer Risk Assessments (TRAs): Managing international data transfer assessments and ensuring we meet documentation requirements.

• Documentation: Creating and maintaining accurate records including Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).

• Ad-hoc Advisory: Advising staff on privacy and data protection requests and acting as a subject matter expert on multi-disciplinary projects.
  

Benefits

• Time off - 27 days holiday plus 5 additional days off: 1 life event day 2 volunteer days 2 company-wide wellbeing days (M-Powered Weekend) and 8 bank holidays per year

• Health & Wellness- private medical Insurance with Bupa a medical cashback scheme life insurance gym membership & wellness resources through Wellhub and access to Spill - all in one mental health support

• Hybrid work offering - for most roles we collaborate in the office three days per week with the exception of Coaches and Instructors who collaborate in the office once a month

• Work-from-anywhere scheme - youll have the opportunity to work from anywhere up to 10 days per year

• Space to connect: Beyond the desk we make time for weekly catch-ups seasonal celebrations and have a kitchen thats always stocked!

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Were an equal opportunities employer. And proud of it. Every applicant and employee is afforded the same opportunities regardless of race colour ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. This will never change. Read our Equality Diversity & Inclusion policy here.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Multiverse is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners. We expect all employees to share this commitment and adhere to our Safeguarding Policy our Prevent Policy and all other Multiverse company policies. Successful applicants will be required to undertake at least a Basic check via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

For roles that will involve a Regulated Activity successful applicants must also undergo an Enhanced DBS check including a Childrens Barred List check and a Prohibition Order check. Roles involving Regulated Activity may interact with vulnerable groups therefore are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 meaning applicants are required to declare any convictions cautions reprimands and final warnings.

Providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal if the applicant has been selected and possible referral to the police and the DBS.

Required Experience:

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