Data Protection Advisor

Michael Page (UK); Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Data Protection Advisor to join their Southampton office. This role involves managing a variety of operational privacy tasks, including responding to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and drafting privacy policies. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of GDPR and privacy frameworks, with a desire to expand their expertise in a supportive environment. Enjoy the benefits of hybrid working while making a significant impact in a dynamic legal setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with GDPR and privacy frameworks is essential.
• Comfortable with DSARs and DPIAs, looking to grow in privacy.

Responsibilities

• Responding to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs).
• Undertaking Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Drafting and updating privacy policies.

Skills

GDPR knowledge

privacy frameworks

DSAR response

DPIA support

policy drafting

training skills

Job description

• In house data protection advisor position
• Leading Offshore Law Firm

About Our Client

Southampton based offshore law firm with a robust in-house privacy function.

Job Description

As Data Protection Advisor reporting into the DPO, you will be responsible for undertaking a broad range of operational privacy matters including:

1. responding to DSARs
2. undertaking DPIAs
3. drafting and updating policies
4. training of the wider business

The Successful Applicant

The ideal Data Protection Advisor will have had exposure to GDPR and general privacy frameworks in house. They will be comfortable responding to and advising on DSARs, have supported on or led DPIAs and looking to develop their privacy knowledge base and skill set. Must have some prior privacy experience.

What's on Offer

Based in the Southampton office, the successful Data Protection Advisor will be remunerated at market rate. Hybrid working.