Privacy Compliance Engineer

OneAdvanced; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business software provider is seeking a Privacy and Compliance Specialist to enhance their Privacy by Design programme. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally, ensuring alignment on privacy principles and responding to incidents. Applicants should have a strong background in data protection, communication skills, and at least 5 years in a relevant field. This role promises growth in a supportive and diverse environment.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with 5% matched contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in privacy/data protection.
• Strong software and AI development skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Improve and maintain Privacy by Design and Default programme.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align privacy.
• Respond to privacy incidents.
• Implement data anonymization and encryption techniques.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Risk management

Cross-functional teamwork

Privacy-enhancing technologies

Privacy impact assessments

Privacy in machine learning/AI

Software design tools

Data literacy

Education

BS or MS in computer science or related field

CIPT certification

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
• Collaborating with data protection, legal, cybersecurity, product, and engineering teams to align privacy principles from the early stages of development
• Guiding the development of 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 anonymization, pseudonymization, and encryption techniques
• Communicating progress, escalations, and issues to stakeholders
• Optimizing key privacy controls
• Creating KPIs to measure programme effectiveness
• Developing technical privacy training for teams

What You Will Have

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to manage risks in complex situations
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Experience with privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs)
• Experience conducting PIAs
• Knowledge of privacy in machine learning/AI
• Understanding of software design tools and languages
• Knowledge of software engineering fundamentals
• Data literacy and ability to handle large datasets
• Ability to advocate for privacy in technical discussions

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related field
• CIPT certification (preferred)
• Strong software and AI development skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• At least 5 years of experience in privacy/data protection or a related degree

What We Do For You

Wellbeing focused – Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral

• Annual Leave – 26 days, plus public holidays and options to buy additional days
• Employee Assistance Programme – Confidential support available 24/7
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer – Committed to supporting employees with endometriosis

Personal Growth – We support your personal and professional development

• Development Programmes – From future managers to leadership training
• Performance Bonus – Rewards based on performance

Financial wellbeing – We care about your financial health

• Pension Scheme – 5% matched contribution
• Income protection insurance – Support when needed

Recognition – We celebrate and reward great work

• Performance & Talent – Real-time feedback and goal setting platform

Making a Difference – Opportunities to support causes you care about

• MatchIt! – Fundraising matches
• Volunteering Time – Use your leave to volunteer
• Pennies from Heaven – Donate small amounts from your paycheck

Who We Are

OneAdvanced is one of the UK's largest providers of business software and services, supporting over 20,000 global customers with an annual turnover of £330M+. We manage millions of calls, support learners, handle wills, and more. Our mission is to power the world of work, underpinning critical sectors of the UK economy.

We invest in our people, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and engaging workplace that empowers growth, ambitions, and talent.

To learn more about working at OneAdvanced, please click here.