GDPR Compliance Specialist

GlobalConnect; København; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalConnect is seeking a GDPR Compliance Specialist to own and mature our GDPR program across Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Germany. You will design, implement, and monitor complex compliance processes, collaborate with Legal, Finance, HR and business units, and drive governance with a hands-on, practical approach.

The role covers day-to-day advisory work, risk assessments, DPAs, and handling data breaches, with a clear focus on quality.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant master’s degree (e.g., law, commercial law, finance) or equivalent compliance education.
• Strong GDPR knowledge with practical implementation experience.
• Fluent in English and a Scandinavian language (spoken and written).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex topics for non-specialists.
• Structured, pragmatic, and detail-oriented with integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage GDPR compliance programs and ensure procedures, tools, and templates are up to date.
• Support GDPR risk assessments, DPAs, and measures related to third-country transfers (TIAs).
• Handle data breaches and data subject rights with robust controls.
• Provide advisory support to business units on compliance tasks and questions.
• Design and conduct GDPR training and awareness campaigns across the organization.

Skills

GDPR knowledge

English & Scandinavian proficiency

Stakeholder communication

Process design & governance

Training & awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in law or equivalent compliance education

Job description

Step into the role of a GDPR Compliance Specialist at a rapidly expanding company

Do you want ownership of GDPR compliance work in an organization where quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement go hand in hand? Are you motivated by ownership, focused on detail, and adept at offering trusted advisory support to business teams?

We are hiring a temporary GDPR Compliance Specialist to cover maternity leave until August 2027, staring as soon as possible. If you enjoy designing, implementing and improving GDPR compliance processes and want to play a central role in maturing a global compliance program, this is a great opportunity!

About the role

You will be a core member of the global compliance team and report to the Head of Global Compliance (based in Denmark). You will work closely with Legal, Finance, HR and business units across Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Germany. We’re a small, close‑knit team with a supportive mindset; we collaborate closely, help each other, and enjoy a few good laughs along the way. This is a practical role combining day‑to‑day advisory work, process design, monitoring and training with a clear emphasis on quality, governance and making compliance practical for the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage complex GDPR compliance programs and ensure that business procedures, tools, and templates are up to date.

• Support the business units in the preparation of GDPR risk assessments preparation of DPA’s and other measures in connection with third‑country transfers, including TIAs.

• Handle data breaches, data subject rights and controls.

• Advising on various ad-hoc questions about compliance tasks.

• Organizing and conducting training and awareness campaigns around the organization’s GDPR policies and procedures.

About you

You are structured, pragmatic and enjoy creating clarity where processes or requirements are complex. You have extensive GDPR knowledge. You like to take responsibility for your work, you communicate clearly, and you build productive working relationships across teams. And equally important – you are a curious and engaged colleague who enjoys working with people improving things for the better.

We imagine you

• Hold a relevant master’s degree (e.g., law, commercial law, finance) or equivalent compliance education.

• have 1–3+ years experience working with GDPR or equivalent experience (internships/trainee roles count). We’re also open to strong early‑career candidates as well as candidates with longer experience, as long as the experience is related to GDPR.

• Can draft and implement processes and governance materials and follow up to ensure they are embedded in the organization.

• Translate complex legal or regulatory topics into clear, actionable guidance for non‑specialists.

• Work methodically, accurately, and with a high level of attention to detail.

• Demonstrate integrity and professionalism when engaging with stakeholders and decisionmakers.

• Are fluent in English and in a Scandinavian language (spoken and written).

What we offer

• A small, supportive team culture with a collaborative mindset, we help each other succeed and enjoy working together.

• A central role with real ownership and opportunity to contribute to the development of our global compliance program.

• A collaborative, skilled and supportive network across Scandinavia.

• A varied role, balancing operational advice, process development and training — where you can clearly see the impact of your work.

• Professional development and the chance to grow your compliance skill set in a company on a growth journey.

Practical details

• Fixed‑term position starting as soon as possible until August 2027 (maternity cover).

• Location: Denmark (with cross‑Nordic collaboration).

• Start: as soon as possible / by agreement.

Our recruitment process

• Talent Acquisition screening interview
• Hiring Manager interview
• Personality and ability tests, followed by feedback and discussion with Talent Acquisition around logic and preference/personality tests
• Case interview with the Hiring Manager and a peer or stakeholder
• References