Privacy by Design Specialist - SaaS & AI

OneAdvanced; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OneAdvanced is seeking a seasoned professional to enhance their Privacy and Compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate will connect technical privacy principles with legal requirements, requiring deep knowledge of global privacy laws and significant experience in data protection. This position offers a chance to champion innovative privacy solutions within a dynamic team and to contribute positively to the company's mission of fostering a diverse and inclusive culture.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave plus public holidays

Employee Assistance Programme for support

Performance bonus scheme

5% pension scheme company match

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in privacy/data protection required.
• Strong software and AI development skills needed.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Improve and maintain the Privacy by Design and by Default programme.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with legal, cybersecurity, and engineering teams.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Influencing without authority

Experience with global teams

Knowledge of privacy-enhancing technologies

Data literacy

Ability to champion privacy in discussions

Education

BS or MS in computer science, engineering, privacy engineering

CIPT certification

Tools

Software design tools

Software engineering fundamentals

Job description

Role Introduction

About the Role

The successful candidate will play a critical role within our Legal & Compliance team, helping to improve and maintain our Privacy by Design and by Default programme. They will serve as the technical bridge between Legal & Compliance and Security teams by translating privacy by design principles into implementable privacy by default controls and specifications. This role requires a strong understanding of global privacy laws along with technical privacy skills. The candidate will work closely with Legal & Compliance and R&D teams, reporting to our Legal Director – Privacy, Cyber & AI.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include:

• Improving and maintaining our Privacy by Design and by Default programme
• Conducting privacy impact assessments (PIAs), identifying and mitigating risks across the company through tools, training, and guidance
• Collaborating with data protection, legal, cybersecurity, product, and engineering teams to align privacy principles from the early stages of development and ensure compliance
• Guiding and developing new privacy products, features, and tools
• Responding to privacy incidents with analysis and remediation
• Maintaining documentation and data lifecycle management
• Staying updated on global privacy regulations
• Implementing data anonymisation, pseudonymisation, and encryption protocols
• Communicating progress, escalations, and issues to stakeholders
• Optimising privacy controls and creating KPIs to measure programme effectiveness
• Developing technical privacy training for product and engineering teams

What You Will Have

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to influence without authority and manage risks in complex situations
• Experience working with global, multi-functional teams
• Knowledge of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs)
• Experience with PIAs and methodologies
• Understanding of privacy challenges in AI and machine learning
• Familiarity with software design tools and languages
• Understanding of software design for multi-platform applications
• Knowledge of software engineering fundamentals
• Data literacy and experience managing large datasets
• Ability to champion privacy in technical discussions and explain concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in computer science, engineering, information systems, privacy engineering, or related field
• CIPT certification preferred
• Strong software and AI development skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Minimum 5 years' experience in privacy/data protection or related graduate studies

What We Do For You

Wellbeing Focused – Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize their wellbeing

• 26 days of annual leave plus public holidays, with options to buy additional days
• Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential support
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer commitment

Personal Growth – We support your professional and personal development

• Development programmes from leadership training to career progression
• Performance bonus scheme

Financial Wellbeing – We care about your financial health

• Pension scheme with 5% company match
• Income protection insurance

Recognition – We celebrate and reward your achievements

• Performance & Talent platform for feedback and goal setting

Making a Difference – Opportunities to contribute to causes you care about

• MatchIt! fundraising matching scheme
• Volunteering leave scheme
• Pennies from Heaven donation program

Who We Are

OneAdvanced is one of the UK's largest providers of business software and services, serving over 20,000 global customers with an annual turnover of £330M+. We support critical sectors through our software solutions, managing millions of interactions and data points. Our mission is to power the world of work and foster a diverse, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture.

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