Data Privacy Specialist

LAW Absolute; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking an Interim Data Privacy Specialist for a three-month assignment starting January 2026. The role involves managing privacy assessments, supporting operational privacy tasks, and providing expertise on UK GDPR compliance. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and familiarity with privacy technology like OneTrust. The position offers a hybrid working environment in London, making it suitable for those preferring flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 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, TIA, privacy notices, DSARs, and data mapping.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering DPIAs, TIAs, LIAs, and wider privacy risk assessments.
• Supporting BAU privacy operations, including data breach management.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating data protection clauses.

Skills

DPIAs

UK GDPR

Stakeholder management

Data breach management

Education

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

Tools

OneTrust

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
• 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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