Data Privacy & Protection Advisor (12-Month FTC)

Connells Group; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Connells Group UK is seeking a proactive Data Protection Support to assist the Data Protection Officer in delivering expert advice and ensuring compliance across the Group in a hybrid Milton Keynes environment.

This 12-month fixed-term contract involves DPIAs, ROPA maintenance, ICO communications, and data protection reporting. You will work with Technology, Legal, Risk and HR to embed privacy into processes and protect customer and colleague data.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in a data protection, compliance, or privacy-related role.
• Experience in a commercial environment (B2C or B2B).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex privacy concepts in simple terms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support DPIAs, identify risks, advise on mitigations, and document requirements.
• Help maintain and update Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) across Group Companies.
• Coordinate the central data protection mailbox, triaging queries, ensuring timely responses and escalation as needed.
• Identify personal data breaches that require escalation to the ICO and assist the DPO with ICO communications.
• Support ICO registrations management, ensuring registrations remain accurate and up to date.
• Prepare and present data protection reports and metrics for governance and leadership.
• Maintain the data protection policy suite and key governance documents.
• Prepare data protection papers and meeting materials, including forums and presentations.
• Support the operational delivery of the second-line data protection compliance framework, including assurance activities.
• Promote data protection awareness and training across the Group.

Skills

UK GDPR

Data Protection Act 2018

PECR knowledge

Data protection operations

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

B2B/B2C experience

Job description

Connells Group UK is seeking a proactive Data Protection Support to assist the Data Protection Officer in delivering expert advice and ensuring compliance across the Group in a hybrid Milton Keynes environment.

This 12-month fixed-term contract involves DPIAs, ROPA maintenance, ICO communications, and data protection reporting. You will work with Technology, Legal, Risk and HR to embed privacy into processes and protect customer and colleague data.