Data Protection \u0026amp; Privacy Officer

Boots; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retail chain is seeking a Data Protection Officer to ensure compliance with data protection laws and practices. You will be responsible for managing the privacy compliance programme and advising key business units. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of experience in data protection compliance and strong knowledge of UK GDPR. This position offers a flexible working environment with competitive benefits including a discretionary annual bonus and employee discounts.

Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counselling and support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in data protection compliance in a complex environment.
• Experience developing and implementing data protection policies.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Boots' privacy compliance programme.
• Provide expert advice on data protection obligations.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and risk analyses.

Skills

Data protection compliance experience

Knowledge of UK GDPR and EU GDPR

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Professional certification (CIPP/E, CIPM)

Job description

Job Description

Contract: Fixed Term Contract - 12 months
Location: Nottingham Support Office
Start Date: ASAP

About the role

Boots is seeking an experienced and proactive Data Protection Officer to support and drive our privacy compliance programme on a 12-month maternity cover contract. Reporting into the Compliance and Privacy Director - WBA International and being a member of the Boots Legal and Compliance team, you will play a key role in ensuring that Boots continues to meet its obligations under data protection laws and demonstrates robust privacy practices across all areas of the business in the UK and Ireland.

You will partner with key business units, IT, Legal, and senior leadership to embed privacy by design and provide expert advice on data protection risks, practices, and strategies. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the shaping of a mature and forward-thinking privacy culture in a highly customer-focused, multi-national organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and manage Boots' privacy compliance programme.
• Provide expert advice and support to business units, IT, Legal, and executive stakeholders on data protection obligations and best practices.
• Develop, implement, and maintain data protection policies, processes, and training across the organisation.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments (DPIAs), risk analyses, and support incident response planning and breach reporting procedures.
• Monitor developments in privacy legislation (e.g. UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and other applicable frameworks) and recommend necessary updates to practices and policies.
• Support internal audits and assurance activities related to data privacy compliance.
• Promote awareness and understanding of data protection across all levels of the organisation through training, guidance, and ongoing support.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and partners to ensure adequate data protection controls are in place.

What you'll need to have

We are looking for an experienced privacy professional who combines strategic insight with hands-on experience. You'll bring a minimum of 3 years' experience in data protection compliance, ideally gained in a complex, matrixed environment. Required skills and experience include:

• Demonstrable experience developing and implementing data protection policies and compliance strategies.
• Strong understanding of UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and other relevant privacy legislation and standards.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical advice.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions and with senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional certification (e.g. CIPP/E, CIPM, or equivalent) is desirable.

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.

What's next

Your application will be reviewed by our Recruitment Team and you will be notified on next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.