Data Protection and Regulatory Compliance Specialist

4 months ago


Dublin, Ireland Savills Full time

The Role / Location

An excellent opportunity has arisen to take an active role in the Risk and Compliance team to support day to day activities. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Data Protection and Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring that Savills adheres to all data protection laws and regulations, handles complaints efficiently, and maintains ISO certification standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data privacy, regulatory compliance, and quality management systems. We are an interdepartmental dynamic team that is passionate about our responsibility, always seeking out best practices and improving ways to protect Savills and our clients from regulatory risk.

Key Responsibilities

Data Protection

Conduct regular data protection impact assessments and audits. Act as the primary point of contact for data protection queries and issues, both internally and externally. Ensure data subjects’ rights are upheld, including managing subject access requests and data breach responses.

Regulatory Compliance

Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements within the real estate sector. Stay abreast of changes in the Irish regulatory environment and communicate these changes promptly to relevant stakeholders. Develop and deliver training programs to staff on regulatory compliance and data protection.

Complaints Handling

Manage the complaints handling process, ensuring complaints are addressed promptly and effectively. Investigate complaints thoroughly and liaise with relevant departments to resolve issues. Maintain accurate records of complaints and resolutions, and provide regular reports to senior management.

ISO Management

Oversee the maintenance and improvement of ISO and other relevant ISO certifications. Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring timely and effective resolution of any non-conformities. Develop and implement quality and environmental management system (QEMS) documentation and processes.

Other

Collaborate with internal departments to ensure a comprehensive approach to compliance and data protection. Maintain the register of legal and insurance claims and ensure that Savills’ legal advisors and insurance providers are notified of any such claims. Maintain gift register to ensure compliance with Savills PLC guidelines related to anti-bribery and corruption.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certification in data protection (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM). Minimum of 5 years of experience in data protection, regulatory compliance, and ISO management. In-depth knowledge of the GDPR and other data protection laws relevant to Ireland and the EU. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure. Completely IT literate, numerate and experienced with data analysis with excellent attention to detail. Previous experience operating in a Compliance/Legal leadership position with experience as Data Protection Officer role (Desirable).

Savills Ireland is an equal opportunity employer.

Savills aims to attract, recruit and retain the best people from the widest possible pool of talent. As such, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment for all employees by striving at all times to be an organisation which does not discriminate, values everyone’s talents and abilities and where diversity is positively promoted.



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