Data Protection Specialist - 12-Month FTC, Flexible First

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Private healthcare discount

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Parental leave

Job summary

SSE's Data Protection Specialist role supports SSEN Distribution in meeting data protection obligations across a large, complex organisation. The postholder will advise on privacy requirements, manage risk and coordinate with senior leaders to enhance data protection practices.

Based in Glasgow/Perth/Reading with a 12-month FTC, the role offers a flexible first approach and a benefits package to support finances, wellbeing and family.

Qualifications

• GDPR Practitioner qualification.
• Deep understanding of GDPR requirements and experience in compliant data protection across a large organisation.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience assessing risk, interpreting regulations and giving practical business-focused advice.
• Experience in the energy sector or highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure SSEN meets all mandatory data protection requirements, including incident/breach management and subject rights handling.
• Facilitate DPIAs for high-risk processing activities and privacy screenings.
• Represent the Data Protection team in steering groups and develop communications and training with business teams.
• Prepare monthly reports for Senior Leaders and analyse incidents to propose improvements and mitigations.

Skills

GDPR Practitioner

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Regulated industry

Job description

SSE's Data Protection Specialist role supports SSEN Distribution in meeting data protection obligations across a large, complex organisation. The postholder will advise on privacy requirements, manage risk and coordinate with senior leaders to enhance data protection practices.

Based in Glasgow/Perth/Reading with a 12-month FTC, the role offers a flexible first approach and a benefits package to support finances, wellbeing and family.