Data Protection Lead - UK & Republic of Ireland

Location: Jealott’s Hill, Bracknell, UK  OR any other Syngenta UK & RoI Site OR remote

(This role can be based onsite or hybrid.  We also have the flexibility for this role to be based remotely with travel onsite to our nearest UK site a few days a month (Grangemouth, Huddersfield, Manchester, Guildford or Cambridge). This role may involve occasional travel across UK & RoI as needed)

Purpose of the role:

We are seeking a Data Protection Lead to lead our data protection compliance activities across all sites, all functions and all business processes in the UK and also a business unit based in the Republic of Ireland.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a subject matter expert on the theory and also the practical aspects of data protection compliance within our UK&I operations.
• Facilitate and own data protection compliance across our UK&I operations, whilst enabling our businesses to deliver their aims and objectives.
• Develop and implement a risk-based action plan to achieve compliance across all functions, including human resources, finance operations, health & safety, digital marketing, mobile apps and manufacturing operations.
• Work closely with Syngenta’s legal and HR teams, functional data protection leads and business process owners.
• Stay up to date with changes in data protection laws in the UK (post Brexit) and also within the European Union (for our Republic of Ireland operations) and provide legislative foresight and lead change management.
• Lead the launch of OneTrust for UK&I and embed and maintain post-implementation activities.
• Support and project manage each site and function in identifying, mapping and assessing their business processes, carry out data protection impact assessments, legitimate interest assessments and draft privacy notices. Own and coordinate implementation of controls and mitigation measures for identified risks.
• Carry out due diligence on third parties processing personal data and ensure appropriate controls are in place.
• Build and lead a data protection network across UK&I, including training functional data protection leads and business process owners.
• Manage data breach incidents and subject access requests, including training, coaching and supporting functional data protection leads.
• Be the voice of UK&I in Syngenta’s global and regional data protection networks.

Education & experience required:

• Minimum of a GDPR Practitioner Certificate
• Desirable would be Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP/E), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) or equivalent
• Significant experience in all aspects of managing data protection compliance.
• Excellent knowledge of data protection laws (UK GDPR, EU GDPR, Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)).
• Experience of using One Trust (desirable)
• Practical experience of vendor risk assessments, business process mapping, risk management (including reviewing contractual clauses, data processing agreements and privacy notices)
• Analytical thinker with sound business acumen and ability to converse with a wide variety of stakeholders within diverse business areas and offer practical solutions which are targeted to the actual risks.
• Ability to translate complex legal principles into pragmatic advice, whilst striking a reasonable balance between privacy constraints and business requirements.
• Team player with an ability to build up good relationships with colleagues and eager to learn.
• Ability to work autonomously, possessing excellent organisation skills and a process orientated mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across all levels.

Syngenta will offer:

• Up to 31.5 days holiday
• Competitive benefits package including opportunities for hybrid/remote working.
• Great opportunities for both personal and career development.
• A modern, stimulating, and dynamic working environment which promotes diversity and inclusion, scientific excellence and collaboration.
• Opportunities to represent Syngenta in relevant networks, collaborations and conferences.

We embrace and encourage diversity, and this is what drives our innovation and lets us outperform the market. https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion

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Our Site:

Jealott's Hill International Research Centre is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings between Bracknell and Maidenhead and is the place of work for approximately 1,000 Syngenta scientists and support staff. Jealott’s Hill is one of our main global research and development sites and key activities include research into discovery of new active ingredients, new formulation technologies, product safety, and technical support of our product range and seeds research.