Data Protection Officer

Adler & Allan; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking environmental services company as a Data Protection Officer. In this pivotal role, you will ensure compliance with data protection laws and best practices, driving initiatives that safeguard sensitive information. Collaborate with diverse teams to foster a culture of data protection, manage incidents, and conduct audits. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment committed to sustainability and operational excellence. If you are passionate about data privacy and eager to contribute to meaningful change, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave

Company pension

Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)

Medicash Cash Plan

Refer a friend scheme

Employee assistance programme

Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays

Training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in data privacy with strong knowledge of GDPR and PECR.
• Experience in privacy risk assessments and audits is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive compliance initiatives, ensuring best practices across the business.
• Serve as the primary liaison with internal teams and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee data breaches, ensuring timely reporting and resolution.

Skills

GDPR Knowledge

Privacy Risk Assessments

Organisational Skills

Strategic Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Permanent, full time (could be flexible around hours for the right person)

Competitive Salary Plus Benefits

At Adler & Allan, we are a trusted environmental services partner, helping organisations manage environmental risks while achieving their commercial, ESG, and Net-Zero goals.

Our expertise spans environmental response, risk mitigation, and sustainability.

With rapid growth and new investment, we are expanding our team and seeking a dedicated Data Protection Officer (DPO) to join us.

As our Data Protection Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with data protection laws and best practices across the business. Reporting to the Legal Counsel and Company Secretary, you will be responsible for developing policies, advising on compliance obligations, managing data subject requests, and overseeing incident management processes.

More About The Role

• Policy Development & Implementation - Drive compliance initiatives, ensuring best practices across the business.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Training - Educate and collaborate with teams to embed data protection principles.
• Point of Contact - Serve as the primary liaison with internal teams and regulatory bodies, including the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
• Incident Management - Oversee data breaches, ensuring timely reporting and resolution.
• Supplier Management - Review supplier contracts to maintain compliance with data protection regulations.
• Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) - Conduct and oversee DPIAs to mitigate risks.
• Audits & Reporting - Conduct regular compliance audits and report key metrics to senior stakeholders.
  
  

More About You

• Experience - Proven track record in data privacy, with strong knowledge of GDPR, PECR, and other data protection laws. Experience in privacy risk assessments and audits is essential.
• Skills - Strong organisational skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to develop and implement compliance systems.
• Communication - Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships at all levels.
  
  

What We Can Offer You

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave

Company pension

Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)

Medicash Cash Plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependents

Refer a friend scheme

Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)

Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays

Training and career progression opportunities

At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company - we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know