Data Protection Officer

Signatus Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Data Protection Officer to provide DPO as a Service to major clients. This role, which offers flexibility and autonomy, requires strong knowledge of GDPR and experience in data protection. You will work remotely within a collaborative team, managing client expectations and ensuring compliance in data privacy matters. The position comes with competitive remuneration and growth opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive remuneration package

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years specializing in data protection, ideally in consulting.
• Knowledge of DPA 2018, FCA regulations, and international privacy laws is a plus.
• Ability to manage data privacy risks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as a client-facing DPO for various clients.
• Maintain records including ICO registration and data processing records.
• Take ownership of projects and service delivery for key clients.

Skills

Expert knowledge of GDPR

Client and stakeholder management

Independence and efficiency

Experience with DSARs, DPIAs

Job description

Overview

Data Protection Officer Fully remote/Hybrid £35,000-£50,000 plus flexible working hours

Are you a Data protection officer or Data privacy SME who is looking for flexibility in your working life? This boutique consultancy based in Ireland is looking for a new Data protection officer to join their ‘DPO as a Service offering’. You will be acting as a consultant DPO for a variety of household name clients, working across all aspects of data protection from training to internal audits, report writing /presenting and implementing recommendations. This is a client facing role and is a strategic hire for the company, offering autonomy and a high level of responsibility and reward for the right individual. The company are in a key stage of growth and as such, there are potential progression pathways open to those who contribute to that growth at the earliest possible stage. You will have the ability to work fully remote but within a supportive and collaborative remote team under the direction of highly experienced experts in Data Privacy matters.

Responsibilities

• 3+ years specialising in data protection, ideally in the consulting space or in an outsourced Data protection role.
• Expert knowledge of GDPR, DPA 2018, FCA regulations and ideally international privacy laws such as CCPA (not essential).
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills - supporting stakeholders in managing data privacy risks, liaising with clients and third parties as needed
• Independent and able to work efficiently from home.
• Maintaining records, including ICO registration, data processing records
• Experienced working with DSARs, DPIAs, audits, RoPA, data breaches, and international data transfers.
• Take ownership of projects and service delivery areas for key clients.

Benefits

• Highest quality of work servicing household brand names across multiple industries
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Remote first and hybrid working approach coupled with flexible working hours to suit your needs
• Competitive and progressive remuneration package
• Joining a company at a key stage of growth where career progression opportunities will flow from your successes

How to apply

Send your word formatted CV to our principal consultant Fionntán Gamble for a confidential discussion if you think you meet these requirements. E: [e-mail] or call on 07982608069.