Privacy Analyst – Wicklow

Back4good; Greystones; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Back4good is seeking a Privacy Analyst in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, to support the DPO in ensuring GDPR compliance across the organization. You will conduct PIAs, review processing agreements, and promote privacy by design within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include RoPA management, DSAR handling, audits, and staff training. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in privacy/compliance and relevant certifications such as CIPP/E or CIPM.

Qualifications

• A degree in Law, IT, or a related field.
• At least 2 years' experience in a data privacy or compliance role.
• Strong working knowledge of GDPR and national data protection laws.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Certification such as CIPP/E, CIPM or equivalent (preferred but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain RoPA (records of processing activities).
• Assist in managing DSARs and breach incident responses.
• Collaborate with legal, IT, and HR to ensure privacy compliance.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on data protection practices.
• Carry out regular audits and risk assessments related to personal data usage.

Skills

GDPR compliance

Data privacy

Analytical skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Law/IT or related field

Job description

Privacy Analyst – Greystones
Location: Greystones, Co. Wicklow
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Our client, a leading organisation committed to robust data governance and ethical information management, is seeking an experienced Privacy Analyst to join their growing compliance team in Greystones. This is an exciting opportunity for a data protection professional to contribute to the development and enforcement of privacy frameworks across a dynamic enterprise.

As a Privacy Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting the company’s Data Protection Officer (DPO) in ensuring compliance with GDPR and other applicable privacy legislation. You will conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs), review data processing agreements, and engage with internal teams to promote a culture of privacy by design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain records of processing activities (RoPA)

• Assist in managing data subject access requests (DSARs) and breach incident responses

• Work collaboratively with legal, IT, and HR departments to ensure alignment on privacy compliance

• Provide training and guidance to staff on data protection practices

• Carry out regular audits and risk assessments related to personal data usage

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• A degree in Law, IT, or a related field

• At least 2 years' experience in a data privacy or compliance role

• Strong working knowledge of GDPR and national data protection laws

• Excellent analytical, communication, and organisational skills

• Certification such as CIPP/E, CIPM or equivalent (preferred but not essential)

This position is ideal for professionals looking to return to Ireland and build a rewarding career within a forward-thinking and values-driven organisation.