Data Protection Analyst - 12 Month Secondment/Fixed-Term Contract

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy company as a Data Protection Analyst on a 12-month contract in Edinburgh. You'll support the legal team by managing data privacy requests and ensuring compliance with legal standards. This entry-level position offers a chance to grow in a dynamic environment focused on sustainability and community impact.

Qualifications

• Proactive and self-motivated with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to build relationships and manage risks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Managing data subject rights requests within statutory timeframes.
• Handling legal data disclosure requests according to policy.
• Assisting in managing data privacy breaches and ICO complaints.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Relationship Building

Analytical Skills

Education

Relevant Qualifications

Job description

Data Protection Analyst - 12 Month Secondment/Fixed-Term Contract, Edinburgh

Client: Centrica

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 335290994448

Job Views: 3

Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description:

Join us, be part of more.

We’re more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We aim to create a greener, fairer future by moving away from fossil fuels, and we are committed to positive community impact. Working here offers purpose, passion, and potential — it’s #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently — making, storing, moving, selling, and mending energy.

We are offering an entry-level opportunity to join our Privacy Team as a Data Protection Analyst on a 12-month secondment or fixed-term contract. You will be part of our legal team, supporting Centrica's strategy and interests by providing expert advice and insights to navigate legal, regulatory, and compliance environments.

Responsibilities:

• Managing data subject rights requests within statutory timeframes.
• Handling legal data disclosure requests in accordance with legal requirements and company policy.
• Supporting the business with customer and employee data privacy complaints.
• Assisting in managing data privacy breaches and ICO complaints.
• Providing timely and quality advice on data privacy matters.
• Supporting the Data Privacy Office and Data Protection Manager with the Global Privacy Programme and related projects.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proactive, self-motivated, with strong organisational skills and the ability to review data creatively and engagingly.
• Ability to build strong relationships and adopt a flexible, commercially focused approach to risk management.
• Structured, logical, and organised working style, with the ability to reassess and pitch processes effectively.
• Experience in interpreting analysis, communicating results at all levels in a non-technical manner.
• Knowledge of in-house data privacy practices; relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

We prioritize supporting our diverse workforce through flexible total rewards, emphasizing physical and emotional wellbeing. Visit our site to learn why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.

If you are energetic, passionate about sustainability, and eager to grow personally and professionally, join us to make a difference. Share your journey with us and help shape your future with Centrica.