Data Protection Specialist

TenIntelligence; Ware; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Arabic-speaking Data Protection Specialist to support clients in the UK, UAE, and GCC regions. This role involves conducting assessments, implementing compliance strategies, and providing regulatory support. Join a growing team in a flexible work environment with continuous development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Continuous development and training opportunities

Profit sharing bonus scheme

Commission agreement

28 days holiday plus public bank holidays

Professional development appraisal programme

Self-learning initiative

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data protection, strong understanding of GDPR.
• Arabic speaking with knowledge of UAE's PDPL.
• Experience in conducting data audits and compliance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits, policy reviews, and risk assessments.
• Assist in implementing data protection policies and frameworks.
• Provide ongoing compliance monitoring and advisory support.

Skills

Data Protection

GDPR

Communication

Organizational skills

Risk assessments

Education

Professional certifications such as CIPP/E or CIPM

Job description

We are seeking a UK based Arabic speaking Data Protection Specialist to support our clients in ensuring compliance with data protection laws and regulations, primarily within the UK, UAE and GCC regions.

This role is essential in providing strategic advice, conducting assessments, and assisting clients in implementing effective data protection frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Protection Assessments: Conduct audits, policy reviews, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Compliance Frameworks: Assist in the implementation and maintenance of data protection policies and frameworks.
• Virtual DPO Services: Provide ongoing compliance monitoring, advisory support, and incident management.
• Client Support: Assist clients with Subject Access Requests (SARs), data breach management, and other regulatory matters.
• Training & Awareness: Deliver training sessions on data protection best practices for clients.
• Regulatory Liaison: Act as a point of contact for regulatory bodies and assist clients with data protection inquiries.
• Documentation & Reporting: Ensure that all compliance records, reports, and documentation are up-to-date and aligned with regulations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in data protection, with a strong understanding of GDPR
• Arabic speaking data protection specialist with knowledge of the UAE’s PDPL
• Experience in data audits, risk assessments, and implementing compliance strategies.
• Ability to apply data protection laws to real-world business scenarios.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain complex data protection law and regulatory topics clearly.
• Experience in handling SARs, data breaches, and working with regulators is advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Professional certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or equivalent are beneficial but not required.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a growing team of data protection professionals in a fast-paced environment.
• Be part of a company that offers continuous development and training opportunities.
• Enjoy a flexible working environment, with options for remote or hybrid work.

Our Mission

We are committed to:

• Provide essential tools to prevent, detect, and investigate corporate fraud and brand infringement.
• Safeguard clients' reputations through effective investigation, due diligence, and protection.
• Ensure the resilience of clients' digital, data, and cyber security with a "security by design" philosophy.
• Protect clients, their people, and livelihoods from harm, delivering top-tier support even in difficult circumstances.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients.
• Ensure compliance with evolving data protection laws.
• Offer expert guidance in navigating global data privacy regulations.
• The starting annual salary is circa £35,000.00 doe.
• A company profit sharing bonus scheme is in place and based upon company and personal performance.
• Commission agreement of 10% (net profit) on introduced client engagements
• Your holiday entitlement is 28 days a yearin addition to public bank holidays
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme is in place
• Induction programme and ongoing training, through seminars and events
• A professional development appraisal programme to support your career pathway
• Ten%Time initiative, for self-learning and professional development
• Office based 09:00 to 17:00 (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) with flexible working options on Monday and Friday
• Flexible working arrangements with remote options available.

Interested candidates should send their CV and a brief cover letter to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Security and Investigations

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