Data Protection Officer: Privacy & Compliance Champion

SmartRecruiters; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting technology firm in the UK seeks a Data Protection Officer to enhance data privacy compliance and manage regulatory requirements. This role involves supporting product teams with privacy by design, conducting assessments, and ensuring adherence to the GDPR and global data privacy laws. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of data privacy legislation and excellent communication skills, fluent in English and German, to summarize complex topics for management.

Benefits

Remote-friendly culture

Competitive salaries

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven in‑depth knowledge of the GDPR and European data protection laws.
• Good understanding of data privacy legislation in various countries.
• Experience working with Product, Engineering, and Sales Teams in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to the Product Team on data privacy topics.
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Manage Data Subject Rights Requests (DSRs) daily.

Skills

Knowledge of GDPR

Data privacy legislation

Communication skills

Understanding of AI technology

Education

CIPP/CIPM/CIPT or similar certificates

Job description

A leading recruiting technology firm in the UK seeks a Data Protection Officer to enhance data privacy compliance and manage regulatory requirements. This role involves supporting product teams with privacy by design, conducting assessments, and ensuring adherence to the GDPR and global data privacy laws. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of data privacy legislation and excellent communication skills, fluent in English and German, to summarize complex topics for management.