Data Protection Analyst Compliance and Regulation · SmartestEnergy Business Limited - Worthing [...]

SmartestEnergy Limited; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Data Protection & Privacy Advisor to support their SEBL Team and customers. This role involves advising on compliance, maintaining data policies, and ensuring adherence to GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Join a dynamic team with a commitment to diversity and flexible working arrangements, contributing to a global impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Flexible working

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience with data privacy compliance in a B2B environment preferred.
• Ability to interpret legislation and establish data privacy obligations.
• Thorough knowledge of GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise on data privacy matters.
• Maintain and update data policies.
• Review data processing activities for compliance.

Skills

Data privacy compliance

GDPR knowledge

Legislation interpretation

Job description

Join our growing business in this brand new position where you will advise our SEBL Team and customers on Data Protection & Privacy.

How will I spend my time in this role?

• Supporting and advising our SEBL Team and customers on SEBL data privacy matters;
• Maintaining and updating our data policies;
• Reviewing SEBL's data processing activities and ensuring compliance with data privacy requirements;
• Developing and documenting training materials, policies, procedures, and guidance to support compliance within SEBL's activities;
• Facilitating the implementation of “privacy by design” into systems and processes, providing expert support and guidance;
• Engaging with the business to ensure timely completion of Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIA), Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIA), Contract reviews, Data Protection Agreement reviews, and Data Privacy risk assessments;
• Managing the procedure for reporting SEBL Personal Data Breaches, escalating as appropriate;
• Collaborating with the Company’s Information Security Officer to align IT Security with data privacy obligations;
• Working with IT, Marketing, and HR to ensure best practices in departments handling sensitive personal data.

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?

• Experience with data privacy compliance in a B2B environment (preferred);
• Ability to interpret legislation and establish relevant data privacy obligations;
• Thorough knowledge of GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

What sets us apart?

• Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, exploring new markets and making a difference worldwide.

• Flexible Working: Work from anywhere up to 30 days a year, supporting work-life balance. Find out more here.

• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and value individuals regardless of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity drives growth and innovation.

What does hybrid working mean to us?

Typically, 2 days in the office and 3 days remote each week, with occasional travel to other offices.

What happens next?

After applying, your application will be reviewed by a person, not bots. The process usually takes 2-3 weeks, with 2 stages of video interviews via Teams. Some roles may require a face-to-face interview or only one video interview. Our Recruitment Team is available for support and questions.

Ready to help us digitise, decarbonise, and localize the future of energy? Apply now.

We aim to make the application process accessible. Let us know if you need reasonable adjustments. Contact details for our recruitment team are available at the bottom of our adverts.

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