Data Protection Officer

Description

• Act as the main point of contact for regulators, employees, and data subjects.
• Maintain data inventories, retention schedules, and compliance documentation.
• Prepare compliance reports for management and regulators.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments for high‑risk processing.
• Monitor compliance with data protection policies, procedures, and security standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a data protection framework aligned with UAE PDPL and UK GDPR.
• Coordinate breach notifications to UAE Data Office and UK ICO.
• Ensure valid cross-border transfer mechanisms are in place.
• Contribute to third-party risk management and ensure contracts include privacy safeguards.
• Develop and deliver privacy and data protection training.
• Oversee responses to data subject requests (access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection).

Part of the Information & Cyber Security team, the DPO will provide independent oversight, advice, and monitoring of all personal data processing activities. You will serve as the primary contact for data protection matters across the Group.

• Lead the entire lifecycle of personal data breach management.

Requirements

Innovo Group is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Data Protection Officer (DPO) to lead and oversee data protection compliance across the organisation. This role ensures alignment with UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), and international privacy regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Security, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Knowledge of ISO 27701 and ISO 27001 preferred.
• Experience with UAE PDPL and understanding of UK GDPR.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in data protection, privacy, compliance, or information security.
• Strong analytical and risk management skills.
• Strong understanding of UAE, UK, and international privacy frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• High integrity, independence, and confidentiality.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance