Senior Data Protection & Compliance Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Matching employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Electric & hybrid car scheme

3 paid volunteering days per year

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Skipton Building Society is seeking a Senior Compliance Policy Consultant to provide expert oversight of data protection regulation and support regulatory change across the organisation. Based at Skipton with hybrid working, the role focuses on UK GDPR, PECR and advisory support to stakeholders, shaping outcomes for customers.

You will collaborate with the Compliance team, influence decisions at senior levels, and help ensure the Society meets evolving regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in data protection compliance and interpretation.
• Experience providing oversight, advice, and constructive challenge to stakeholders.
• Qualifications such as CIPP/E or Practitioner Certificate desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and interpret regulatory developments affecting data protection.
• Provide second-line oversight on UK GDPR, PECR and related laws.
• Lead compliance input into business and transformation initiatives.
• Develop effective systems and controls to manage data protection risk.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the business.

Skills

Data protection compliance

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory change management

Education

CIPP/E or Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection

Job description

Skipton Building Society is seeking a Senior Compliance Policy Consultant to provide expert oversight of data protection regulation and support regulatory change across the organisation. Based at Skipton with hybrid working, the role focuses on UK GDPR, PECR and advisory support to stakeholders, shaping outcomes for customers.

You will collaborate with the Compliance team, influence decisions at senior levels, and help ensure the Society meets evolving regulatory expectations.