Data Privacy Business Analyst

Simon James IT Ltd; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting company is seeking a Data Privacy Business Analyst for a fully remote, Civil Service contract lasting 2 months. You will engage with stakeholders, coordinate across departments, and manage data governance tasks. Strong communication, organizational skills, and a familiarity with Civil Service practices are essential for this role. If you excel in fast-paced environments and are passionate about data privacy, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• Skilled at explaining complex concepts and driving action.
• Strong self-management and project coordination.
• Accurate data recording across large volumes of information.
• Experience in similar projects is a plus.
• Comfortable working in dynamic policy environments.

Responsibilities

• Engage and influence busy stakeholders unfamiliar with Information Asset Registers.
• Coordinate input and delivery across multiple departments.
• Communicate the role of Information Asset Owners and the value of maintaining an IAR.
• Manage timelines, report progress, and elevate blockers effectively.
• Collect, collate, and document metadata for hundreds of information assets.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication & Influence

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Data / Information Management Knowledge

Civil Service Familiarity

Job description

Data Privacy Business Analyst

Fully Remote - Civil Service Contract - 2 months starting mid Jan

Are you passionate about data privacy and information management? We’re looking for a Data Privacy Business Analyst to join a high-impact project with DSIT. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across multiple government departments and help shape best practices in data governance.

What You’ll Do

• Engage and influence busy stakeholders unfamiliar with Information Asset Registers (IARs).
• Coordinate input and delivery across multiple departments.
• Communicate the role of Information Asset Owners (IAOs) and the value of maintaining an IAR.
• Manage your own timelines, report progress, and elevate blockers effectively.
• Collect, collate, and document metadata for hundreds of information assets with precision.

What We’re Looking For

• Stakeholder Management : Ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• Communication & Influence : Skilled at explaining complex concepts and driving action.
• Organizational Skills : Strong self-management and project coordination.
• Attention to Detail : Accurate data recording across large volumes of information.
• Data / Information Management Knowledge : Experience in similar projects is a plus.
• Civil Service Familiarity : Comfortable working in dynamic policy environments.

Why Join Us?

You’ll play a key role in improving data governance across government, working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. If you thrive on organization, influencing stakeholders, and delivering results under competing priorities, we’d love to hear from you.