Data Protection Manager

About this role

Requirements

• We're looking for an experienced privacy and data protection professional who combines technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement skills. You'll be comfortable working across multiple priorities and influencing colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
• You will ideally bring:
• Proven experience in Data Protection, Privacy Compliance or a related discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of GDPR, Data Protection legislation and privacy best practice.
• The ability to analyse complex information and identify practical solutions to risk and compliance challenges.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship management skills.
• Experience influencing and advising senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of information security, technology risks and risk management principles.
• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• An industry-recognised Data Protection qualification would be advantageous.
• What's in it for you
• As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
• At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action, our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:
• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers
• Electric Vehicle Schemes
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Financial wellbeing support
• Retail, leisure and travel discounts
• Why ScottishPower
• ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to renewable generation and investment in the energy infrastructure of the future, we're playing a leading role in the journey to Net Zero.
• Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.
• ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
• Mobility
• Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.
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• Job Posting End Date
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• October-19-2026