Senior Data Privacy & Compliance Policy Consultant

Skipton Building Society; Skipton; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Holiday trading scheme

Pension contribution up to 10%

Private medical insurance

Volunteer days

Job summary

Skipton Building Society is seeking a Senior Compliance Policy Consultant to lead expert oversight on data protection regulatory compliance. You will interpret GDPR/PECR requirements, provide second-line challenge, and influence regulatory changes across the organisation.

You will collaborate with the Compliance team and stakeholders to shape policy, develop controls, and ensure customer outcomes remain at the heart of regulatory delivery. Hybrid working from Skipton Head Office.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data protection compliance applied in practice.
• Experience providing oversight, advice, and constructive challenge to stakeholders.
• Ability to translate regulatory knowledge into practical policy.
• Strong influencing and communication skills across levels.
• Ability to think independently and take accountability.

Responsibilities

• Identify and communicate regulatory developments impacting data protection.
• Provide second-line oversight on UK GDPR and PECR.
• Lead compliance input into business and transformation initiatives.
• Support development of data protection risk controls.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the business.

Skills

Data Protection

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Decision Making

Independent Thinking

Customer Focus

Education

CIPP/E

Data Protection Certification

Job description

Skipton Building Society is seeking a Senior Compliance Policy Consultant to lead expert oversight on data protection regulatory compliance. You will interpret GDPR/PECR requirements, provide second-line challenge, and influence regulatory changes across the organisation.

You will collaborate with the Compliance team and stakeholders to shape policy, develop controls, and ensure customer outcomes remain at the heart of regulatory delivery. Hybrid working from Skipton Head Office.