Senior Privacy & Data Governance Consultant

CRANIUM; Zaventem; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility budget or company car

CRANIUM Academy with growth budget

Health insurance via Alan partner

Ecocheques, meal vouchers, CLA90 bonus

Flex-Income Plan

Job summary

CRANIUM is a leading Benelux consultancy focused on Privacy, Security, and Data Management. We help clients implement compliant, secure data practices and embed privacy by design across processes.

Senior Privacy Consultant leads privacy programs, provides regulatory guidance, and manages data protection initiatives for diverse clients in Belgium and beyond. You will drive DPIAs, data governance, and incident response while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in data protection.
• DPO Certificate
• Ideally CIPP/E certified (not mandatory)
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, Belgian data privacy laws, and relevant global standards/laws
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, 27701 is highly desirable
• Fluency in French and English is required; Dutch is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain privacy roadmaps and strategies.
• Provide tailored regulatory advice based on legal developments.
• Conduct and adapt DPIAs/TIAs as necessary.
• Map data flows and establish data governance procedures.
• Deliver privacy training and awareness initiatives.
• Oversee third-party vendor assessments and enforce DPA compliance.
• Lead incident response for data breaches and develop response plans.
• Create comprehensive documentation and reports for GDPR accountability.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders and departments.
• Mentor and support less experienced colleagues.
• Manage complex projects and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Privacy governance

Data protection

GDPR expertise

Regulatory updates

DPIA/TIA knowledge

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Security, Data Science, or Criminology

DPO Certificate

CIPP/E certification (optional)

Job description

CRANIUM is a leading Benelux consultancy focused on Privacy, Security, and Data Management. We help clients implement compliant, secure data practices and embed privacy by design across processes.

Senior Privacy Consultant leads privacy programs, provides regulatory guidance, and manages data protection initiatives for diverse clients in Belgium and beyond. You will drive DPIAs, data governance, and incident response while collaborating with cross-functional teams.