Data Protection Manager - (FTC Maternity Cover) at Asda

Leeds, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Protection, DPIA, Attention To Detail, Team Player, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Programs, OneTrust, Line Management, Compliance, Risk Management, Data Protection Policies, Audit, Continuous Improvement, Data Protection Incidents, Stakeholder Engagement

Industry

Retail

Description

Job Title Data Protection Manager - (FTC Maternity Cover) Location Asda House Employment Type Full time Contract Type Fixed Term Hours Per Week 37.5 Salary Competitive salary plus benefits Category Compliance/Audit Closing Date 7 February 2026 "Let's find your role" The Data Protection Manager is part of the Data Protection team which sits in the Legal & Compliance function. Your main responsibility will be the delivery of Asda’s data protection impact assessment programme. This will include working closely with teams across the organisation, reviewing information about new projects, documenting impact assessments and identifying associated risks and controls. You will work closely with another Data Protection Manager and will be supported by a Data Protection Lawyer whenever needed. This is a 12 month fixed term maternity cover. Your key responsibilities will include: Day to day management of data protection impact assessments Acting as the primary point of contact for the business for these assessments and giving day to day data protection advice. Reviewing information provided as part of assessments and liaising with business units to collate complete and accurate data. Understanding complex processing activities and recording them clearly and logically in OneTrust. Tracking the progress of a large number of assessments, ensuring completions within required timescales and reporting on metrics. Periodically reviewing and maintaining ROPAs Contributing to audits and assurance activity and the continuous improvement of Asda’s privacy framework. Supporting the assessment and management of data protection incidents and breaches. Line manager responsibility for one colleague (who handles subject access requests). Helping maintain and improve data protection policies, standards and guidance. “Let's find out about you.” We’re looking for the following skills and experience: Previous experience working in a data protection role. Recognised data protection certifications e.g. CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT You should have plenty of experience in completing DPIAs from start to finish. Line management experience is preferred, but not essential. Attention to detail and the ability to work well as a team player. An ability to thrive in a fast-moving, dynamic business where working at pace is required. A willingness to offer ideas and solutions to the ever-changing needs of the team and business. Strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate with other team members. Being digitally savvy and comfortable using Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Word and PowerPoint and learning how to use new software. Knowledge of how to use OneTrust is preferable, but not essential. An ability to manage a large workload with a proven track record of meeting deadlines. A keen problem solver with the ability to identify and suggest operational improvements. Great interpersonal skills and willingness to reach out to colleagues and key stakeholders across the business. Everything you'll love To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots. You will also get an excellent benefits package including: Discretionary company bonus Company pension up to 7% matched Company Car allowance of £5,700 15% colleague discount in store and online Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas. Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments. We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves Asda is Reimagining Retail It’s hard for anyone to imagine how many different career possibilities there are at Asda. Ours is a big business, and beyond the roles you might be familiar with there are hundreds more you don’t often get to see. In fact, because our business is changing we're creating new roles all the time! So take the time to look around. Once you’ve had the chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best. And don't forget you can keep an eye on new positions and check how your current applications are progressing by visiting regularly.

Responsibilities

The Data Protection Manager will manage the delivery of Asda’s data protection impact assessment program, including reviewing information about new projects and documenting impact assessments. They will also act as the primary point of contact for data protection advice and support the assessment and management of data protection incidents.