Hybrid Data Privacy Specialist — UK GDPR Expert

Aptia Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptia Group is seeking a Data Privacy Specialist to join our First Line of Defence Data Privacy team. This hybrid role can be aligned to any Aptia UK office.

You’ll translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business solutions, working with stakeholders across the organisation to embed privacy by design into everyday operations. You’ll support the Data Privacy Lead, conduct DPIAs and privacy risk reviews, maintain privacy documentation, and champion a positive privacy culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of data privacy, compliance, legal or risk experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, GDPR and related data protection laws.
• Hands-on experience with privacy impact assessments and risk reviews.
• Experience maintaining privacy records, data mapping, and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to interpret regulations and communicate requirements clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience in regulated environments; pensions experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic advice on data protection and privacy compliance.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and privacy risk reviews.
• Maintain records of processing activities and privacy documentation.
• Perform data mapping and compliance gap assessments.
• Support responses to data subject requests and privacy complaints.
• Assist with data breach assessments and incident management.
• Deliver privacy training and awareness sessions.

Skills

Data privacy

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

Aptia Group is seeking a Data Privacy Specialist to join our First Line of Defence Data Privacy team. This hybrid role can be aligned to any Aptia UK office.

You’ll translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business solutions, working with stakeholders across the organisation to embed privacy by design into everyday operations. You’ll support the Data Privacy Lead, conduct DPIAs and privacy risk reviews, maintain privacy documentation, and champion a positive privacy culture.