Data Protection Officer: Lead Privacy & Compliance

Adler & Allan Ltd; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adler & Allan Ltd is seeking a Data Protection Officer to lead data protection compliance across the Group, reporting to the Legal Counsel, and act as SME on privacy.

You will drive GDPR/PECR compliance, manage SARs, DPIAs, training, supplier privacy, and audits, while supporting operations and reporting to senior leadership.

This role offers the opportunity to shape privacy practices across a growing environmental services business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data protection, privacy or compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, PECR and UK data protection legislation.
• Experience conducting privacy audits, risk assessments and DPIAs.

Responsibilities

• Lead data protection compliance across the Group.
• Ensure GDPR, PECR and other relevant data protection legislation compliance.
• Manage and respond to Subject Access Requests (SARs).
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Deliver training and guidance to stakeholders across the business.
• Manage supplier compliance with data protection requirements.
• Conduct regular audits and privacy risk assessments.
• Support the management and reporting of data protection incidents and breaches.
• Maintain SAR, incident and compliance registers.
• Produce reports and compliance updates for senior stakeholders.
• Act as the key point of contact for the ICO.

Skills

GDPR knowledge

Privacy by design

Stakeholder mgmt

Auditing experience

Job description

Adler & Allan Ltd is seeking a Data Protection Officer to lead data protection compliance across the Group, reporting to the Legal Counsel, and act as SME on privacy.

You will drive GDPR/PECR compliance, manage SARs, DPIAs, training, supplier privacy, and audits, while supporting operations and reporting to senior leadership.

This role offers the opportunity to shape privacy practices across a growing environmental services business.