Junior Data Protection Consultant — Hybrid/Remote Growth

IGS | Information Governance Services; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Hybrid/Remote working

Career development

Additional leave

Flexible working

Job summary

Information Governance Services (IGS) invites a Junior Data Protection Consultant to join our specialist team. You will work on client projects, delivering guidance on data protection, information governance, and privacy issues while liaising with clients and internal teams.

Candidates should bring knowledge of data protection laws, a willingness to deepen expertise, and experience in a professional services environment. Hybrid/flexible working is available.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree (2.1 or higher), preferably in a related field.
• Masters preferred in a related field
• CIPP/E or equivalent preferred.
• 2–3+ years' experience in data protection, healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work remotely and fulfil duties.
• Willingness to advance company goals and growth benefits.
• Experience across various industries, including healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality guidance on data protection and information law to clients.
• Support consultants in delivering training and communications.
• Address data protection matters and complaints with clients and internally.
• Delegate tasks to junior team members and review their work.
• Participate in recruitment and interviewing as a panel.
• Maintain compliance with data protection laws (DP Act 2018, GDPR, PECR, etc.).
• Lead data protection by design and conduct DPIAs when appropriate.
• Act as point of contact for regulator and third parties.
• Manage personal data breaches and review contracts as needed.
• Monitor third-party governance risk and compliance.
• Provide ongoing updates to clients and contribute to project delivery.

Skills

Data protection knowledge

Client management

Autonomy

Process improvement

Education

Undergraduate degree (2:1 or higher)

Masters preferred

CIPP/E or equivalent preferred

Job description

Information Governance Services (IGS) invites a Junior Data Protection Consultant to join our specialist team. You will work on client projects, delivering guidance on data protection, information governance, and privacy issues while liaising with clients and internal teams.

Candidates should bring knowledge of data protection laws, a willingness to deepen expertise, and experience in a professional services environment. Hybrid/flexible working is available.