Group Data Protection Officer

at  Twinkl

Location: Hybrid (Sheffield HQ) / Remote
Salary: £35,000-£40,000
Contract: Permanent
Line Manager: Ben Whitehead, Twinkl’s Senior Legal Manager
Recruiter: Rikki Spencer-Cox
Hours: 37.5

WHO WE ARE

Twinkl is a venture capital-backed high-growth leader in the education space with a mission to Help Those Who Teach. At Twinkl, innovation is not just a buzzword; it’s at the heart of everything we do to provide the best educational offering possible to educators internationally.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE;

• Proven experience as a Data Protection Officer (essential)
• In-depth knowledge of GDPR, PECR, and UK/EU data protection laws (essential)
• Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Law, Data Protection, Information Security) (desirable)
• Relevant certifications/qualifications (e.g. CIPP/E, CIPM) (desirable)
• Strong understanding of data protection and privacy challenges within fast-growth businesses and the education sector
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• An ability to work independently, devise strategy, and systematically audit existing systems and processes
  If you require a reasonable accommodation to the application/selection process, to enable you to demonstrate your suitability for the position, please include this at the foot of your covering letter. This will help us understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout our selection process.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Group Data Protection Officer who can help us to create, deliver, and embed the group’s data protection and privacy strategy as we continue to expand, including as the group grows through M&A. You’ll be joining Twinkl’s legal & governance team, working with stakeholders across the business to ensure that our approach meets privacy and data protection requirements internationally.