DP Consultant /​ Data Protection Officer (f/​m/​d)

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Full-time, Unlimited

Düsseldorf

DP Consultant / Data Protection Officer (f/m/d)

Location: Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Your responsibilities

  • You will report to the Head of Data Protection, sitting in Germany
  • You will act as a DPO in Germany for certain German entities in the Energy Assets domain - these are entities which are producing or storing power or power-related assets
  • Your duties include all the statutory duties such as providing support to the business on data protection queries, answering subject access requests, advising on Germany-specific data protection issues, reviewing data protection agreements, supporting in DPIAs and so on
  • You will need to travel on a regular basis to the locations of the Assets to create and maintain relationships with local stakeholders as well as carry out audits or support in audits as necessary
  • You will need to maintain documentation in relation to the entity compliance for reporting purposes
  • You will be working together with the Privacy Team to carry out your duties

Your profile

Essential

  • Fluent in English and German
  • Prior data protection related work, inhouse or in a law firm is essential, such that the individual is able to independently and competently advise stakeholders on data protection issues in a pragmatic manner, and carry out other daily data protection tasks on their own. At least 5 years of experience in data protection is required
  • Data Protection Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT or their equivalents from other certification bodies are mandatory
  • Knowledge of data protection laws including but not limited to the GDPR/BDSG, as well as an understanding on how to assess technical and organisational measures
  • Understanding of ISMS Audit requirements under ISO standards as well as BSI Basic Protection Requirements in relation to data protection
  • Ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders and present complex technical topics to them
  • Willing to travel on a regular basis (up to 50%) to various locations in Germany

Desirable

  • A legal qualification (admission into any jurisdiction or a law degree) is considered desirable. Candidates without legal qualifications but with extensive data protection experience and certifications will be considered
  • A technical or engineering background together with a legal qualification is highly desirable
  • Prior inhouse experience is an advantage
  • Prior experience as a DPO is an advantage

Job ID:

87161

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Living diversity, fairness and inclusion (DEI) at Uniper

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. That's why we encourage applications from suitably qualified and suitable people regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We embrace inclusion and support flexible working.

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  • We pay capital-forming benefits and offer you a wide range of financial benefits through our corporate benefits program

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Get to know your future colleagues

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    EVP Operational Excellence

    At Uniper “treating everyone in a fair way”, and “making everyone feel included” are serious topics. This is why we regularly seek feedback from our employees, we listen to them, and we make changes so that we can get closer and closer to our vision of DEI.asd

  • Thomas

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    I was excited to join Uniper as it a give me the opportunity to be part of a large, complex and dynamic Trading Organization. The company trades a lot of different commodities in many markets with all their uniqueness, which ultimately requires many different IT tools and solutions. I enjoy working with traders and all the supporting functions in such a challenging environment.

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    My passion is driven by the excitement of learning something new every day and a strong sense of pride supporting our Uniper business growth & Strategy. This is enhanced by the presence of a great team around me, whom I can always rely on for support.

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    Lead - Strategic Endur Solutions

    Each day excites me with new challenges by driving various Strategic IT initiatives for our CCO Trading Business and accelerating the energy transition by decarbonising our portfolio. My motto: Entrepreneurship is trait that you live each moment! At Uniper, I can constantly challenge status quo and shape the environment around me.

  • We are Uniper

    At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy and at the same time securing the supply of energy. As a company operating internationally, we work in very diverse teams and offer our employees as much flexibility as is possible. Equity, mutual appreciation and respect are the core of our corporate culture. At our company you will have the opportunity to shape new technologies, work on solutions for a modern and future-oriented energy supply and actively design change processes.

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    Düsseldorf

    Uniper has been based at our headquarters in Düsseldorf's Media Harbour since 2019. Our central office consists of the two buildings Caprocorn and Float, which are connected by a walkway to form a single unit.

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    Düsseldorf

    Uniper has been based at our headquarters in Düsseldorf's Media Harbour since 2019. Our central office consists of the two buildings Caprocorn and Float, which are connected by a walkway to form a single unit.

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    On the office floors, the modern furnished meeting areas and lounges are located in the centre of each floor and our colleagues work separately from the passage areas, each with window fronts. All workstations have modern equipment and height-adjustable desks.

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    Düsseldorf

    On the office floors, the modern furnished meeting areas and lounges are located in the centre of each floor and our colleagues work separately from the passage areas, each with window fronts. All workstations have modern equipment and height-adjustable desks.

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    Düsseldorf

    On the office floors, the modern furnished meeting areas and lounges are located in the centre of each floor and our colleagues work separately from the passage areas, each with window fronts. All workstations have modern equipment and height-adjustable desks.

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    We offer many services at the location that positively support everyday working life. These include an IT walk-in centre, a fitness studio, an underground car park with free parking spaces for cars and an extra garage for bicycles, including showers. For a balanced diet, there is a canteen as well as a café and a deli with fruit and healthy snacks, which are also open to the public.

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    Düsseldorf

    We offer many services at the location that positively support everyday working life. These include an IT walk-in centre, a fitness studio, an underground car park with free parking spaces for cars and an extra garage for bicycles, including showers. For a balanced diet, there is a canteen as well as a café and a deli with fruit and healthy snacks, which are also open to the public.

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    Düsseldorf

    We offer many services at the location that positively support everyday working life. These include an IT walk-in centre, a fitness studio, an underground car park with free parking spaces for cars and an extra garage for bicycles, including showers. For a balanced diet, there is a canteen as well as a café and a deli with fruit and healthy snacks, which are also open to the public.

    FlexWork

    Flexible working at Uniper means that our teams decide for themselves how, when and where they work. We have created hubs for collaboration and networking in our offices and we provide our employees with the equipment for a modern and healthy workplace at home. We also offer geographical flexibility and various flexible working models. This means you can do your work from different locations and shape your job to fit your personal lifestyle, so you can balance your work and private life perfectly.

    To give you a deeper insight into the flexible working experience at Uniper, we have created a dedicated page where you can learn more about our flexible working models.

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