Data Protection and Compliance Officer

At MCTC, we're a global maritime catering management and training company specializing in delivering provisions and providing support and consultancy to galley crews onboard vessels worldwide. We excel in culinary excellence and supply chain management, delivering innovative solutions for healthy meals to the maritime industry. Join us for an exciting career with great benefits

Why we need you: You will play a key role in supporting our data protection and compliance framework, ensuring MCTC operates in line with GDPR and international regulations. By maintaining accurate records, assisting with audits, and monitoring compliance, you'll help safeguard the company's data and strengthen our commitment to transparency, trust, and regulatory excellence.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Develop, implement, and maintain internal data
  protection policies, procedures, and records.
• Support the external Data Protection Officer (DPO) with GDPR documentation, evidence gathering, and compliance reporting.
  
• Conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
  and advise on new projects, technologies, or vendor relationships.
• Maintain and update the Record of Processing Activities (RoPA).
  
• Provide regular training and awareness sessions on
  data protection and information security.
  
• Monitor compliance with GDPR and other
  applicable data protection/security requirements.
  
• Work closely with IT to ensure that appropriate
  technical and organizational measures are in place to protect personal
  data (access control, encryption, incident management, backup, supplier
  security reviews).
•  Prepare for external audits.
  
• Report on compliance and security risks to senior
  management.
  
• Review contracts and supplier agreements for compliance-related clauses (e.g. data protection, sanctions, sustainability, ISO requirements).
• Assist the Compliance Manager in identifying and
  monitoring legal and regulatory requirements applicable, supporting the broader compliance and governance tasks. 
  
• Review internal policies and procedures to ensure
  they are aligned with current laws and standards.
  
• Maintain a compliance obligations register (legal
  and other requirements) and track updates.
  
• Help ensure corrective and preventive actions
  (CAPA) from compliance audits are implemented and documented.
• Monitor industry developments and highlight
  emerging compliance risks or regulatory changes.

You need these qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Compliance, Information Governance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a compliance or data protection role. 
• Proficiency in MS Office and general computer literacy.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Solid understanding of GDPR and EU data protection principles.
  
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  
  

It would be nice if:

• You have similar experience within the maritime industry. 
• You hold a privacy-related certification (e.g. CIPP/E, CIPM).
• You have hands-on experience coordinating data protection compliance across multiple departments or countries.
• You have strong project coordination skills and enjoy working across functions (compliance, IT, procurement, operations).
• You ideally hold a certification related to ISO e.g. Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor).
  
• You have an interest in the maritime or international business sector.

What we offer:

• Attractive salary with a 13th salary upon completion of the 6 months probation period.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Provident Fund Plan.
• Financial Relief Program.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements after initial training.
• A modern workspace with fantastic conditions, including an in-house entertainment space.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Exciting company activities, including team outings, corporate events, inter-company hobby teams, and team-building activities.
• Wellness initiatives such as yoga classes, massage therapy sessions, discounted gym memberships, in-house nutritionist,and mental health support.
• MCTC Benefit Card: including discounted prices at selected restaurants and rotisseries, discounted summer school, and many more benefits to be added. 
• Fun, friendly, and talented colleagues from around the world.
• Generous leave policy: Start with 21 days of annual leave, which gradually increases to 25 days after 4 years.