Senior Data Privacy & DPIA Advisor

Government Recruitment Service

Belfast City District

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 53,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Belfast is seeking a Senior Data Protection Advisor to support the department's data protection risk assurance function, ensuring personal data is handled lawfully, securely and responsibly while enabling policy delivery.

You will lead complex DPIAs, work with stakeholders across Digital, Knowledge and Information Management, Legal and business areas, and help enable innovation and responsible data use including AI.

Qualifications

Experience leading DPIA reviews and risk assessments.
Strong knowledge of data protection requirements and GDPR.
Ability to engage with stakeholders across legal, IT and business areas.
Line-manage junior analysts and deliver guidance.

Responsibilities

Lead complex, high-risk DPIA reviews from triage to sign-off.
Mitigate data protection risks with action tracking and tooling.
Document RoPA and ensure accurate processing records.
Liaise with CISO and DPO on medium/high risks.
Draft privacy notices and Article 28 clauses with experts.
Support ICO consultations and present risk products.
Administer DP Assurance platform and drive improvements.
Line-manage junior analysts within the DP Team.

Skills

DPIA leadership

Data protection

Risk assurance

Stakeholder liaison

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Law/IT/Privacy

Tools

RoPA documentation

Privacy notices templates

Job description

You will lead complex DPIAs, work with stakeholders across Digital, Knowledge and Information Management, Legal and business areas, and help enable innovation and responsible data use including AI.

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