Data Privacy Specialist

Law Absolute Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking an Interim Data Privacy Specialist for a three-month assignment starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of in-house experience and a strong understanding of UK GDPR and privacy risk assessments. This role is hybrid, located in London, and involves managing DPIAs, supporting privacy operations, and drafting data protection agreements. Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ in-house experience as a Data Privacy Specialist / Advisor.
• Hands-on experience with DPIAs, TIAs, privacy notices, DSARs, and data mapping.
• Strong stakeholder management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering DPIAs, TIAs, LIAs, and wider privacy risk assessments.
• Supporting business as usual privacy operations, including data breach management.
• Drafting and reviewing data protection clauses and agreements.

Skills

Data Privacy Specialist experience

Understanding of UK GDPR

Stakeholder management

Hands-on experience with DPIAs

Education

Legal background or relevant qualifications (ISEB/BCS, IAPP)

Tools

OneTrust

Privacy technology platforms

Job description

A leading media company is looking for an Interim Data Privacy Specialist to join in January for a three-month assignment. Candidates must be available to start at the beginning of January 2026.

Hybrid working, London

The role:

• Managing and delivering DPIAs, TIAs, LIAs and wider privacy risk assessments
• Supporting BAU privacy operations, including data breach management and privacy queries
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating data protection clauses and data processing agreements Maintaining and updating RoPA, data maps and privacy documentation (ideally using OneTrust)
• Reviewing vendor questionnaires and supporting third-party due diligence
• Contributing to privacy projects and embedding data protection controls across the business

Ideal candidate:

• 5+ years’ in-house experience as a Data Privacy Specialist / Advisor Strong understanding of UK GDPR, data protection law and cross-border data transfer requirements
• Hands-on experience with DPIAs, TIAs, privacy notices, DSARs and data mapping
• Familiar with privacy technology and platforms (e.g., OneTrust)
• Strong stakeholder management skills and able to deliver at pace in a fast-moving environment
• A legal background or relevant qualifications (e.g., ISEB/BCS, IAPP) are desirable but not essential

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