Data Privacy Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Privacy Consultant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves leading Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and ensuring compliance with UK GDPR regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to deliver practical solutions to complex privacy issues. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with various business units, contributing to the continuous improvement of privacy processes while adapting to a rapidly changing regulatory landscape. If you're passionate about data privacy and governance, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in data protection and privacy assessments.
• Strong understanding of UK GDPR and DPA 2018 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Protection Impact Assessments and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with business units to assess privacy risks and communicate findings.

Skills

Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs)

UK GDPR

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

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Data Privacy Consultant, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Privacy Assessment Manager - 12 Month FTC Role - Three days in the Office

Our client is looking for a dedicated individual who is excited about navigating the complexities of data privacy and helping the organization ensure compliance with vital regulations.

In this critical role, you will lead the charge on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), ensuring we embed privacy by design in everything we do. Your expertise will help them navigate the rapid changes as they go through a transformational period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support formal Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and other privacy assessments, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with various business units to assess privacy risks related to new projects and third-party suppliers, clearly communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Maintain precise compliance documentation, including records of processing activities, risk assessments, and legitimate interests, to demonstrate lawful processing.
• Work closely with the Assurance and Governance teams to ensure consistency and quality across all privacy initiatives, reinforcing a strong compliance framework.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of privacy processes and tools, ensuring regulatory requirements are met and adapt to evolving legal landscapes.

What they are looking for:

• Experience in data protection or privacy impact assessments, DSARs with a solid understanding of UK GDPR and DPA 2018 requirements; between 1-3 years relevant experience.
• Strong analytical skills and a proven ability to deliver practical solutions to complex privacy issues.
• A proactive, self-motivated attitude with excellent communication and negotiation skills to foster effective relationships.
• Ability to manage a diverse and varied workload while adapting to a rapidly changing environment.

If you're ready to tackle challenges in data privacy and help shape effective governance practices, I want to hear from you — send your profile to Nana at [emailprotected]