Data Protection Compliance Coordinator

About this role

Job description

Summary

• Working within the Group Legal and Data Protection team
• Office based at Manchester Airport with hybrid working options
• Full time, permanent role

About MAG

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.

Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities.  Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Care Concierge service

The Data Protection Compliance Coordinator will support the execution of MAG’s Data Protection and Privacy Strategy. The role holder will be responsible for assisting the group in its compliance with information governance and data protection best practice and associated laws and regulations.

This role involves supporting the development and delivery of data protection awareness initiatives and training, as well as managing the day-to-day handling of enquiries and transactional requests for the DPO team. When required, the coordinator will also provide advice and support to business areas on breach-related incident management, while also assisting in the analysis of data and the preparation of clear, informative briefings on data protection and information governance controls for stakeholders.

What Will Make You Successful

The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of relevant regulatory and legislative requirements, including data protection, GDPR, confidentiality, and cyber security, together with knowledge of privacy by design principles, including records of processing and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs). They will have a working knowledge of industry or regulatory frameworks and control standards, and an ability to assess levels of risk and recommend appropriate mitigation actions.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, and an ability to confidently engage with internal and external stakeholders on all aspects of data protection legislation. They will have a strong customer-focused approach that enables them to manage expectations effectively, deliver a high-quality experience, and build long-term relationships.

They will have excellent IT skills across the Microsoft suite and understand how to use these applications in line with organisational policies, as well as experience in taking clear, accurate, and timely minutes in large or complex meetings.

**Due to the nature of this role, candidates must have resided in the UK for the last 3 years.

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