Senior Data Protection Advisor

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Client:

Frasers Group

Location:

Shirebrook, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

This role is based 5 days a week at our Shirebrook HQ.

We are seeking a Senior Data Protection Advisor to join the Group to advise on the diligent management of personal data. You will be the Line Manager for two Data Protection Advisors and will be dedicated to assisting the business in its day-to-day management of personal data. Ensuring accordance with data protection regulations on a worldwide basis, as well as advising on data-aspects of corporate acquisitions. You will be a subject matter expert in your field, horizon-scanning for new privacy regulations and technologies relevant to our business and collaborating with senior management in response to regulatory enquiries.

Also expect to:

• Collaborate with internal departments, serving as a true partner who makes Data Protection relatable and not full of technical jargon.
• Provide expert advice on supplier due diligence and data subject rights.
• Review policies and procedures, finding new areas we need to explore for example AI.
• Liaise with businesses we acquire, integrating them into the Group smoothly.
• Lead on data due diligence of 3rd parties.
• Own personal development and performance management for your direct reports.

Qualifications:

• At least five years’ experience in a mid-level data protection role is required - ideally within a retail, financial services, or multi-disciplined environment but this is not essential.
• Strong collaborator, able to build and maintain effective relationships with non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of data protection legislation, including UK GDPR, PECR and European data protection regulations.
• Analytical skills and the ability to be flexible and creative with solutions suitable for the business.
• Diligent and dependable, approaching work with attention to detail.
• Working on own initiative as well as being an effective member of a team.
• Thrives in a high-pressure environment with challenging deadlines.
• CIPP/E qualification is desirable.

Additional Information:

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

Reward, Recognition and Opportunities:

Frasers Champion: Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.

Fearless 1000: By October 2025, we want our share price to hit £10. If that happens for 30 or more consecutive trading days, all colleagues across the business will receive a bonus! The top 1000 performers in the company will receive unprecedented bonuses, worth from £50,000 to £1 million! Senior leaders across the business nominate these performers twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance.

Frasers Festival: An event like no other! Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.

CEO Sessions: Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.

Retail Reconnect: In order to build the planet's most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Employee Welfare:

Frasers Fit: Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues' Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice - all completely free.

Retail Trust: We know that it's not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24-hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.

What’s next?

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being invited to complete a 1-way video interview via our platform Hinterview. This will be behaviourally focused and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager which will be more technically focused and will include a task so we can see your skills in action.