Privacy and Data Protection Specialist; FTC

About Multiverse

Multiverse is the upskilling platform for AI and Tech adoption. We have partnered with 1,500+ companies to deliver a new kind of learning that is transforming today’s workforce. Our upskilling apprenticeships are designed for people of any age and career stage to build critical AI, data, and tech skills. Our learners have driven $2bn+ ROI for their employers, using the skills they’ve learned to improve productivity and measurable performance.

In June 2022, we announced a $220 million Series D funding round co-led by Step Stone Group, Lightspeed Venture Partners and General Catalyst. With a post-money valuation of $1.7bn, the round makes us the UK’s first EdTech unicorn. But we aren’t stopping there. With a strong operational footprint and 800+ employees, we have ambitious plans to continue scaling. We’re building a world where tech skills unlock people’s potential and output.

Join Multiverse and power our mission to equip the workforce to win in the AI era.

About the job

We’re on a mission to embed Privacy and Data Protection at the heart of one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe. We are looking for an enthusiastic Privacy Professional to join our team for a 6-month full-time contract.

You will join our Privacy team to help guide the organisation to maturity, working closely with Legal, IT, Info Sec, Product and Tech. This role is ideal for someone who is energised by the challenges of the AI era and comfortable moving from high-level strategy to hands-on execution le you will support all GDPR operations, your primary focus will be on the engine room of our growth: vendor compliance and international data transfers.

Who You Are

• Knowledgeable: you have a strong understanding of GDPR, PECR, and Data Protection laws, including international data transfers, with the ability to provide practical, risk-based advice.

• AI first: You are energised by the challenges of the AI era. You’re curious about how LLMs and data processing can be done ethically and legally. You’ll leverage AI in your daily work, and help shape the compliance posture for the organisation.

• Collaborative: You are a great communicator who can build relationships across all functions, from Engineering to Sales.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Deputy DPO, you will help to build a robust privacy culture and ensure compliance with GDPR, DPA 2018, PECR, and more. Your focus will include:

• Vendor
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Assessing our vendors to ensure ongoing compliance and managing risk in our supply chain against Multiverse’s risk appetite.

• Data Processing Agreements (DPAs): Reviewing agreements and ensuring robust international transfer mechanisms are in place to cover UK and EU operations.

• Transfer Risk Assessments (TRAs): Managing international data transfer assessments and ensuring we meet documentation requirements.

• Documentation: Creating and maintaining accurate records, including Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).

• Ad-hoc Advisory: Advising staff on privacy and data protection requests and acting as a subject matter expert on multi-disciplinary projects.

Benefits

• Time off - 27 days holiday, plus 5 additional days off: 1 life event day, 2 volunteer days, 2 company-wide wellbeing days (M-Powered Weekend) and 8 bank holidays per year

• Health & Wellness - private medical Insurance with Bupa, a medical cashback scheme, life insurance, gym membership & wellness resources through Wellhub and access to Spill - all in one mental health support

• Hybrid work offering - for most roles we collaborate in the office three days per week with the exception of Coaches and Instructors who collaborate in the office once a month

• Work-from-anywhere scheme - you ll have the opportunity to work from anywhere, up to 10 days per year

• Space to connect: Beyond the desk, we make time for weekly catch-ups, seasonal celebrations, and have a kitchen that’s always stocked!

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