Data Protection Consultant

Capco; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Data Protection Consultant to help clients navigate data privacy and governance. You will be instrumental in developing data protection strategies and enhancing governance. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in data protection and strong communication skills. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Competitive pension

Gympass

Holiday flexibility

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in data protection areas such as privacy, sharing, retention, and security.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complexity.
• Comfortable working independently in client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in designing data protection strategies as part of enterprise data governance.
• Assess and enhance data control processes and operational effectiveness.
• Conduct workshops to identify data risks.

Skills

Data protection expertise

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Data governance knowledge

Job description

Data Protection Consultant (CO/SC) – Sheffield (Hybrid)

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Data & Analytics | Type: Permanent

The Role
As a Data Protection Consultant within our Data & Analytics practice, you’ll apply your knowledge of data privacy, retention, security and governance to help clients protect critical data assets. You’ll work on data protection strategies, operational improvements and the integration of ethical data practices within broader governance initiatives. This role requires strong analytical thinking, communication skills and a keen understanding of data management in regulated industries.

What You’ll Do

• Support clients in designing data protection strategies as part of enterprise data governance
• Assess and enhance data control processes, tooling and operational effectiveness
• Contribute to defining policies, standards, and guidelines for data protection and ethics
• Conduct workshops and interviews to identify data risks and link them to governance capabilities
• Develop strategic roadmaps to operationalize scalable data protection frameworks

What We’re Looking For

• Hands-on experience in data protection areas such as privacy, sharing, retention and security
• Broad understanding of data governance and management disciplines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to simplify complexity
• Comfortable working independently, with minimal supervision in client-facing roles
• Strong interest in developing expertise in data protection within financial services or energy

Bonus Points For

• 2+ years of consulting experience or equivalent change/transformation role
• Familiarity with data ethics, regulatory obligations, and industry standards
• Experience delivering data governance or data quality projects
• Ability to create frameworks, methodologies, or accelerators for internal use
• Contribution to business development or thought leadership initiatives

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions
• Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture
• Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications
• Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services
• Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy

We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life.

• Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
• Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
• Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause and bereavement.
• Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
• Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
• Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 hours of training annually; workshops, certifications, e-learning. Business Coach assigned from Day One to guide development.
• Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services.
• Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work and dental insurance.

Inclusion at Capco

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.

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