Data Privacy Officer – 12 month Fixed Term Contract

At McDonalds UK & Ireland we serve millions of customers every day and protecting their data is essential to maintaining trust in our brand. Were looking for an experienced Data Privacy Officer (DPO) to lead and continue the development of our privacy programme during a 12 month maternity cover. This is a highimpact role at the heart of one of the UK & Irelands most recognised and fastmoving businesses.

Reporting directly to the VP General Counsel & Company Secretary youll act as the senior authority on data protection across the market. Youll partner closely with the UK&I Leadership Team the Legal function and stakeholders across all departments to embed a strong privacybydesign culture and ensure compliance with UK EU and global data protection laws.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Managing and further developing the UK&I data privacy strategy
• Leading the UK privacy function and acting as the first point of contact for all privacy related queries
• Preparing reviewing and delivering policies and procedures to support data privacy governance
• Conducting Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs) Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and maintaining Article 30 processing records
• Supporting teams across the business to embed Privacy by Design into all initiatives
• Providing oversight of all data privacy activities carried out by departments
• Monitoring compliance with Data Privacy Law and managing internal data protection activities
• Supporting the business in their use of AI and maintaining robust AI policies and procedures
• Performing annual audits of privacy practices including Data Processing Agreements
• Ensuring remediation actions are completed following audits
• Delivering data privacy training across the organisation
• Managing regulatory customer and employee datarelated enquiries
• Overseeing the response to any potential data incidents
• Collaborating with stakeholders at all levels to ensure privacy requirements are met
• Providing regular updates to Global functions senior management and other key stakeholders

Qualifications :

What Youll Need:

• UK qualified solicitor with a minimum of 10 years PQE and deep expertise in data privacy
• IAPP certification and uptodate privacy qualifications
• Experience using privacy compliance tools such as OneTrust with the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Strong knowledge of the UK Data Protection Act UK GDPR EU GDPR PECR the Childrens Code EU AI Act and the upcoming Data Use and Access Act and be able to apply these appropriately within a large consumerfacing organisation
• Extensive experience advising businesses on data privacy compliance
• Excellent judgement with the ability to interpret complex issues and support strategic decision making
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain concepts to stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work independently in a fastpaced complex environment
• Highly motivated proactive and solutions focused
• Strong problem solving skills and a commitment to continuous learning

Additional Information :

Company Vision and Culture

Our Global vision is to build a better McDonalds and in the UK and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Irelands best-loved restaurant company.

McDonalds is defined by its culture. Our culture shapes and informs everything we think and everything we do. Our culture influences the way we interact with each other and how we interact with customers franchisees and suppliers. Our culture motivates and inspires us to attract and retain great talent creating positive energising exceptional working environment for us all.

Our values drive our culture and shape our beliefs our priorities and our actions. They influence the decisions we make how we treat one another and how we show up as a brand to the world.

Serve: We put our customers and our people first
Inclusion: We open our doors to everyone
Integrity: We do the right thing
Community: We are good neighbours
Family: We get better together

At McDonalds we are People from all Walks of Life... 

People are at the heart of everything we do and they make the McDonalds experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices which helps us to better serve our customers. We have a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities which we are proud of. The diversity of our people customers Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength.

We do not tolerate inequality injustice or discrimination of any kind.  These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play.

We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it whether with McDonalds or elsewhere.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time