Data Protection Specialist

E.O.N Worldwide; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Nottingham seeks a Data Protection Analyst to support compliance with UK data protection laws. This role involves investigating data breaches, managing data subject requests, and developing data protection policies. Ideal candidates will be Data Protection Practitioners with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Enjoy competitive salary and flexible working arrangements as part of an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension

Life cover

Bonus opportunities

Access to 20 flexible benefits

Industry-leading hybrid policies

Development programmes

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills with a holistic approach to solutions.
• Effective communicator capable of translating complex information into clear actions.
• Proven ability to take ownership, drive decisions, and deliver outcomes with accountability.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and document data breaches and security incidents.
• Manage and respond to data subject rights requests (SARs, erasure, portability).
• Support in developing, reviewing, and implementing data protection policies.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Ownership and accountability

Collaborative mindset

Education

Qualified Data Protection Practitioner or equivalent

Job description

The Data Protection Analyst (12-month fixed-term contract) will support the Data Protection Lead in ensuring E.ON Next complies with UK data protection laws, including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. This role involves managing data subject requests, investigating data breaches, maintaining compliance records and supporting the implementation of data protection policies and procedures across the business.

What you’ll be doing

• Investigate and document data breaches and security incidents, escalating to the ICO as required.
• Manage and respond to data subject rights requests (SARs, erasure, portability), coordinating across teams to ensure compliance.
• Support the OSP team with tools and procedures for handling Subject Access Requests within regulatory timeframes.
• Maintain logs of DSRs and third-party information requests, contributing to audits and reporting.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and implementing data protection policies, procedures and privacy notices.
• Deliver data protection guidance, training, and awareness programs for employees.

Are we the perfect match?

• Qualified Data Protection Practitioner or equivalent data protection qualification.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a holistic approach to solutions.
• Effective communicator capable of translating complex information into clear actions.
• Proven ability to take ownership, drive decisions, and deliver outcomes with accountability.
• Collaborative mindset, able to work across teams to achieve shared goals.

It would be great if you had

• Experience working directly with regulatory bodies (e.g., ICO).
• Knowledge of different data subject request types (electronic, paper, USB/CD).
• Experience conducting compliance checks, audits, and reporting KPIs.
• Ability to influence and drive change effectively within an organisation.
• Growth-oriented mindset, continuously improving personal expertise and ways of working.

What else you need to know

• Role may close earlier due to high applications.
• Fixed term contract length - 12 Months
• Competitive salary
• Location - Nottingham E.ON Next office, Trinity House, 2 Burton St, Nottingham NG1 4BX - with travel to our other sites when required.
• Excellent parental leave allowance.
• Award-Winning Workplace - We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16-34-year-olds.
• Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
• Inclusive & Diverse - We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year – recognising our inclusive, people-first culture.
• Support at Every Stage of Life - We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
• Accessible & Supportive - As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and will make any adjustments needed during the process.
• Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.
• For all successful candidates. Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider.