We’relooking for an experienced,proactiveand delivery-focusedCompliance andData Protection Manager to lead the implementation of a robust governance and compliance framework across the organisation. This is a hands‑on role, ideal for someonewho’sready to roll up their sleeves and deliver meaningful, tangible outputs.
The role will focusinitiallyon foundational data protection work(with a primary focus on employee data),owningkeygovernance andoperational procedures and processes aligned to the ICO Accountability Framework, with immediate impact across the business.You’llalso support broader compliance areassuch asPCI‑DSS, carbon reporting, and audit readiness.
The role is based across our London head offices.The intention is for this role to serve as the company’s Data Protection Officer, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer.
Who you are
- An experienceddata protection and compliance specialist with hands‑on experience implementingand actioninggovernance frameworksand processes, as well as managing them.
- Strong ability tooperateindependently and deliver at pace in adynamicenvironment with tight timelines.
- Highly experienced in interpretingUKregulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR, UK DPA, ICO) and translating them into real‑world, operational processes,througha measured,risk‑based,approach.
- Ideally familiar with data protection regulations in the EU and US, in addition to UK.
- Skilled indocumentingpoliciesand implementing policies, responding to incidents, managing subject accessrequests, managing the DPIA process andmaintainingthe company’s ROPA.
- Confident in working with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to define and implement policies and procedures.
- Skilled in writing engaging employee training documentation.
- A natural problem‑solver with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experienced in audits, data mapping, DPIAs,DSARs, ROPAand tools(such asOneTrust, Purview)that support compliance functions.
Whatyou’ll be doing
- Deliver and embed the core data protection governance framework, working closely withleadership teamto align with the ICO Accountability Framework.
- EmbeddingDataProtectionconsiderationsinto the day‑to‑dayoperationsacrossboth HeadOffice and Retail.
- Collaboratewith the Data Protection Steering Committee (including running monthly meetings), and partner with the parent company’s DPO and Internal Audit teams to ensure consistent standards as joint data controllers for customer data.
- Lead the delivery of key compliance activities, including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), data subject access requests (DSARs)etc.
- MaintainKPIs, reportingand governancerecords such as ROPA, asset registers, and audit trails tomonitorandevidence compliance.
- Draft,implement,reviewand updateessential data protection policies, operational procedures, and incident response plans, including clear protocols for escalation, investigation, and reporting.
- Documentand mapexistingdata handlingactivitiesanddocument andmaintaincompanyROPA.Identifygaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Manage the end‑to‑end handling ofcompliancerequestsand audit queriesfor internal and external parties. Coordinating responses to internal and external audits. Work cross‑functionally with Legal, People,Finance,IT, Retail, Sourcing, and Operations teams to gather evidence and deliver responses accurately and on time.
- Own and manage communication with the ICO.
What we offer
- Up to 65% employee discount.
- Access to exclusive sample sales.
- Enhanced parental leave policies.
- Plusfurther workplace benefits.
If you want to start your story at Reiss as ourCompliance &Data Protection Manager,don’tmiss out – apply now!
We recognise the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates.
It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, colour, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect.
We know that some people won’tapply for a role unless they feel they meetall ofthe requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel youdon’ttick all the boxes,we’dstill like to hear from you.
England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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