Privacy Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data protection is seeking a Privacy Analyst to support its Legal and Compliance teams. This position is designed for entry-level professionals eager to expand their skills in a remote, regulated environment focused on data privacy. Responsibilities include maintaining the Record of Processing Activities, supporting data requests, and assisting with privacy audits, providing an excellent growth opportunity in the field.

Qualifications

• Approximately 1-2 years in privacy or compliance roles.
• Eager to learn and grow in a data protection framework.
• Knowledge of UK GDPR and DPA 2018 beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA).
• Support Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs).
• Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) under supervision.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Communication

Tools

OneTrust

Job description

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As a Privacy Analyst, you will support the Legal and Compliance teams in the day-to-day operations of our privacy program.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone early (approx 1-2 years) in their privacy career who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful work in a regulated, data-rich environment.

This role will be fully remote, will very occasional travel to UK offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) and ensuring it remains up to date.
• Support the review and triage of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), including logging, tracking, and coordinating responses.
• Help conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) under supervision.
• Monitor and document data flows and assist in mapping personal data across systems and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Product, Engineering, InfoSec) to gather information for privacy reviews.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of privacy policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Assist with privacy-related audits and internal reporting using tools such as OneTrust or similar platforms.
• Stay informed about relevant data protection regulations (e.g., UK GDPR, DPA 2018) and industry best practices.