Essential Skills:
- Strong working knowledge of Data Privacy laws and regulations, particularly in the UK
- Knowledge of the changes being introduced as part of GDPR
- Sound working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
- A Levels or equivalent
- Excellent attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication
- Persistent approach to ensuring each task seen through to completion
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Intermediate MS Office
The following would also be an asset:
- ISO 9001 - Quality Management System
- ISO 27001 – Information Security Management Systems
- GDPR / DPO Practitioner
- National Examining Board in Occupational Safety & Health (NEBOSH)
- Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH)
- GDPR / Compliance Management
As a global leading assessment provider, Thomas International is responsible for the processing of millions of assessments for both our UK business and our global partners, located in over 50 countries around the world. We are looking for an experienced Compliance Officer to take responsibility for securing and managing the data associated with our UK and global operations.
The Compliance Officer will be required to establish and protect all data captured and associated with the Company, ensuring compliance with the current Data Protection Regulations as well as the new GDPR / Data Protection Regulations. The Compliance Officer will also support the ongoing management of the ISO and Cyber Essentials programs.
Working with both IT and Operations, the Compliance Officer will have the necessary experience to both evaluate and recommend best practice around the storage and collection of personal information and experience of ISO accreditation and ongoing maintenance will be essential.
Key responsibilities also include:
Data Protection:
- Ensure that the business, employees and other parties comply with the appropriate data protection legislation and regulations
- Keep the appropriate stakeholders well-informed of all implications that the latest GDPR regulations may have on the business and how they will be dealt with accordingly
- Provide advice and guidance to the business by pro-active support and involvement in business projects, including tenders and bids while supporting the business on day to day queries around data protection and privacy issues
- Define and plan how the business will comply with any new data protection regulations and legislation, including the assignment of responsibilities, awareness-raising and training of staff involved in processing operations, and the related audits
- Work with the IT team and the wider business to identify potential areas for development and recommend on how to improve data privacy controls.
ISO Quality Management:
- Take ownership of Thomas' Quality Management System
- Organisation of the audit schedule, quarterly management reviews and external audit visits
- Keep up-to-date with any system changes or requirements
- Record and investigate customer complaints and supplier non-conformances with the Operations Manager and report back with corrective actions, providing statistical analysis monthly
Sales Support:
- Review and input on client proposals (outgoing) and contracts (inbound)
- Terms of use and conditions
The Job Profile indicates that the job holder should be capable of collecting information and imparting it to others. The job occupant whilst being adaptable by nature, will need to ensure strict conformity with rules, systems and protocol. The area of work is likely to have some administrative, specialist or technical aspects and the person fulfilling the role should have the persistence to see a job through to conclusion. The incumbent should be dependable, loyal, a good listener and enjoy working in a logical and systematic manner. Standard operating procedures are important aspects of this role and as such, it will require an individual who is organised, structured, self- controlled and capable of communicating facts within the required area of knowledge and expertise. The person fulfilling this role should be consistent in approach, analytical, sensitive, precise and compliant. The environment, wherever possible should be free of confrontation and the person occupying the role should be non-aggressive by nature.
Thomas International are the largest privately owned global provider of psychometric assessments. We empower business leaders by giving them the tools they need to develop their people, teams and culture.
At Thomas, we love what we do and know that our people are core to our business. We’ve grown a lot since our inception in 1981 but are proud to have retained our unique family feel and friendly environment. We take people development seriously and tailor our employees’ career pathway to their specific aspirations and needs, offering a variety of training both from our expert internal trainers and external providers. Whether you are UK-based or work in one of our 60 international offices, you’ll have access to learning and development opportunities that are second to none, including international secondments, coaching and mentoring, funded studying and much more.
We offer fantastic benefits to our employees such as private medical cover, a private GP minutes from our head office, discounted gym membership, holiday buy scheme, and a rewards portal with discounts from major retailers.
Our positive and innovative culture has won us a variety of awards/accolades. We’re looking for passionate and dedicated new faces to join us on our journey.
Sound like you? Apply today and join the Thomas family.