Privacy Analyst

prosource.it; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services provider in Aberdeen is seeking a Privacy Analyst to support the implementation of a global privacy compliance framework. The role involves conducting impact assessments, ensuring compliance with privacy laws, and delivering corporate training. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in data privacy. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a Data Privacy, Compliance or similar role.
• Solid knowledge of GDPR and UK data protection laws.
• Experience using 3rd party privacy/compliance tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global DPO with the implementation of privacy compliance framework.
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Ensure compliance with relevant privacy laws.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

High level of personal integrity

Ability to adapt quickly to change

Education

CIPP/E or similar qualifications

Tools

OneTrust

Job description

2679 – Privacy Analyst

We have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled Privacy Analyst to join our team in Aberdeen or London. You’ll support the Data Protection Officer (DPO) with the implementation of a global privacy compliance framework, working across the organisation to instil a culture of data privacy and assist in identifying and mitigating privacy risks.

What you’ll do

• Work with the Global DPO and Global Data Privacy Adviser on data privacy, including frameworks, people, tooling, and assurance mechanisms
• Support the execution of the Data Privacy framework
• Build successful peer relationships with other IS and business functions on the topic of data privacy
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional departments to embed privacy principles into day-to-day operations
• Identify and record the company’s data processing activities (RoPAs)
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
• Ensure the business remains compliant with relevant privacy laws and regulations
• Support the Global DPO by ensuring that all stakeholders and users receive timely, appropriate, and effective training by using e.g., phishing campaigns, monthly cyber newsletters, word of mouth, and lunch & learns
• Deliver Corporate Privacy Training and targeted training for key departments
• Act as a privacy resource for projects involving personal data, ensuring privacy by design and default
• Respond proactively to potential data security breaches
• Work with minimal supervision, using clearly defined processes and procedures

What to bring

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate data privacy and related concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• High level of personal integrity, as well as the ability to professionally handle confidential matters and show an appropriate level of judgment and maturity
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and work effectively in dynamic environments
• Professional Qualifications – CIPP/E or similar qualifications
• Experience in a Data Privacy, Compliance or similar role
• Solid knowledge of GDPR and UK data protection laws
• Experience using 3rd party privacy/compliance tools (e.g. OneTrust)
• Ethical, with the ability to remain impartial and report all non-compliances

What You’ll Get in Return:

For employees, we’re committed to recognising and rewarding hard work. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes; Company Pension Scheme, Private Medical & Dental Insurance, Group Income Protection, Group Life Assurance, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme. We also invest in your development. If you choose to self-study in your own time, we’ll fund your study materials and exam fees — and once you pass, you’ll receive an incentive bonus.

How to Apply

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you have any access needs or require adjustments at any stage of the application or assessment process, please let us know — we’re happy to support you.

All offers of employment will be subject to background checks and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

Location: Aberdeen (Hybrid working). Ideally you will be based in London or Aberdeen, but you can also be considered if you have a preference for remote working.

Apply now to be part of a team that values initiative, collaboration, and continuous improvement; [e-mail]

About us

prosource.it is a professional services provider in technology. Established as a traditional provider of managed IT services, prosource.it has evolved with industry and the rapid pace of change within the technology sector. We recognise the importance of people and business process in the successful adoption of technology and change.

Our values are central to what we do and how we do it. We feel they are simple and easy to relate to and we are always looking to welcome new people to the team who share our vision and values. We pride ourselves on being easy to deal with, agile and accepting of change across a wide range of challenging and rewarding roles.