Part-Time Privacy Programme Specialist – UK & Ireland

Abm-Industries-Inc.-2; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 GP

Mental Health support

Get Fit Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Perks at Work

Job summary

ABM UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Data Privacy Specialist to manage and improve the UK & Ireland privacy programme, ensuring controls are embedded across the organisation.

The role supports compliance with UK GDPR and Ireland/EU GDPR, provides practical guidance to business stakeholders, and maintains core privacy governance records and training. Part-time arrangement available, with three days per week or condensed hours across five days.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional qualification in data privacy or data protection is required, such as CIPP/E, BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection, or an equivalent relevant qualification
• Additional privacy, information governance, risk, compliance or information security qualifications are advantageous
• Ongoing evidence of continuing professional development in data protection and privacy is desirable

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day UK & Ireland data privacy programme, ensuring activities are planned, tracked and completed in line with applicable data protection requirements and internal governance expectations
• Maintain an effective privacy governance framework, including clear ownership, records, controls, actions and reporting
• Provide regular updates on privacy activity, risks, incidents, requests and improvement priorities to relevant stakeholders
• Own and coordinate the ongoing maintenance of Records of Processing Activities (RoPAs), ensuring they are accurate, complete and kept up to date across the UK & Ireland business
• Coordinate Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and other applicable individual rights requests in partnership with HR Business Partners and relevant business teams
• Record, assess and manage personal data incidents and suspected breaches from initial notification through investigation, containment, remediation and closure
• Arrange and coordinate annual HR data privacy training and any additional privacy training deemed necessary for specific teams, roles or business risks
• Review and update all policies, procedures, guidance and supporting documentation relating to GDPR and data privacy compliance
• Act as a trusted subject matter specialist, providing practical advice on data protection requirements, privacy risks and best practice

Skills

Data privacy expertise

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Education

CIPP/E qualification

Data protection certification

Job description

ABM UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Data Privacy Specialist to manage and improve the UK & Ireland privacy programme, ensuring controls are embedded across the organisation.

The role supports compliance with UK GDPR and Ireland/EU GDPR, provides practical guidance to business stakeholders, and maintains core privacy governance records and training. Part-time arrangement available, with three days per week or condensed hours across five days.