GDPR Consultant: Lead Data Protection Projects

WorkNest Secure; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Birthday Day Off

Private Medical Insurance

Gym/Wellbeing membership

Volunteer days

Pension

Employee referrals £1000

Social events

Job summary

WorkNest Secure in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Data Protection Consultant to scope, analyze and implement GDPR practices for a range of clients. You will lead GDPR projects, conduct gap analyses, data mapping, DPIAs and develop policies; provide DSAR support and deliver training.

This role requires travel, strong MS Office skills, and a customer-centric, collaborative approach within our team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Data Protection consultancy projects across varying client sizes.
• Qualified GDPR Practitioner, Certified DPO, or IAPP CIPP/E, or Law degree focused on GDPR/Privacy.
• Knowledge of CCPA and other privacy laws desirable.
• Region or sector expertise (e.g., UK regions or health/finance) desirable.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead GDPR projects ensuring delivery meets client expectations.
• Serve as SME on GDPR, PECR and privacy matters.
• Collaborate with Sales to scope projects.
• Conduct GDPR gap analyses and implementations (data mapping, policies, DPIAs).
• Oversee project management with timely scheduling and reporting.
• Deliver GDPR training and assist with DSARs and data breaches.
• Create content for data protection articles and blogs.
• Perform other duties aligned with the role.

Skills

Data protection

GDPR knowledge

Project leadership

MS Office skills

Education

GDPR Practitioner

Certified DPO

IAPP CIPP/E

Law degree (GDPR/Privacy)

Job description

WorkNest Secure in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Data Protection Consultant to scope, analyze and implement GDPR practices for a range of clients. You will lead GDPR projects, conduct gap analyses, data mapping, DPIAs and develop policies; provide DSAR support and deliver training.

This role requires travel, strong MS Office skills, and a customer-centric, collaborative approach within our team.