Senior Privacy Analyst

Dunnes Stores; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Dunnes Stores is seeking an experienced Senior Privacy Analyst to join our Data Privacy team in Dublin city centre. You will own core privacy operations, advise the business, and support DPIAs and data subject rights management in a fast-moving retail environment.

You will work with stakeholders to embed privacy by design, monitor GDPR guidance, and help maintain DPAs and privacy controls across the organisation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in data privacy compliance, data protection, risk, or related regulatory environment.
• Relevant third-level qualification with a recognised Data Protection or Privacy certification (or working towards one).
• Strong knowledge of European data protection laws and GDPR guidance.
• Experience managing data subject rights and advising on privacy matters in a business context.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end handling of data subject rights requests (access, deletion, restriction, objection).
• Oversee data privacy mailbox operations, triage queries, coordinate responses and incident notifications.
• Support resolution of privacy queries by assessing risk and drafting recommended responses.
• Maintain records of processing activities (ROPAs) and related privacy documentation.
• Assist with DPIAs and other privacy risk assessments.
• Support data deletion and retention programmes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to embed privacy in projects and DPAs.
• Develop, implement and review privacy policies, procedures, and controls.
• Contribute to data privacy training and promote a strong privacy culture.
• Monitor developments in data protection law and guidance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Education

Third-level qualification

GDPR certification

Job description

Job Description

Dunnes Stores is Ireland's leading retailer, positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. Irish-owned, we operate over 130 stores across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Spain, alongside a growing online presence. We continue to expand our service and product offering to meet the evolving needs of our customers. We believe that Dunnes Stores, with its unique mix of physical stores, leading ecommerce experience and increased use of technology will continue to offer the best shopping experience to our customers - new and existing online and in stores. As part of the ongoing operation and development of our data privacy function, we are hiring an experienced Senior Privacy Analyst to join our Data Privacy team, based in our Head Office in Dublin city centre. This role is suited to an established data privacy professional who can take ownership of core privacy operations while providing practical, risk-based guidance to the business. Reporting to the Data Privacy Manager, the Data Privacy Analyst will support the management of the organisation's data privacy obligations across the business. The role combines hands-on delivery with advisory responsibility, working closely with stakeholders to embed effective privacy practices and manage data protection risk in a complex retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the end-to-end handling of data subject rights requests, including access, deletion, restriction, objection, and related complaints, ensuring timely and compliant responses.
• Oversee the operational management of the data privacy mailbox, including triage and prioritisation of queries, coordination of responses, management of data incident notifications, and support for root cause analysis and remediation activities.
• Support the resolution of privacy-related queries by analysing issues, assessing risk, preparing recommended responses, and escalating complex or higher-risk matters to the Data Privacy Manager.
• Maintain, review, and audit records of processing activities (ROPAs) and related privacy documentation.
• Assist with the planning, implementation, and ongoing management of data privacy impact assessments (DPIAs) and other privacy risk assessments.
• Support and contribute to the organisation's data deletion and retention programmes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure privacy requirements are embedded into projects, system changes, and business processes, including supporting the review and maintenance of vendor Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).
• Support the development, implementation, and review of data privacy policies, procedures, and controls.
• Contribute to data privacy training initiatives and promote a strong data protection culture across the organisation.
• Monitor developments in data protection law and best practice, supporting the Data Privacy Manager by assessing potential business impacts and contributing to guidance where required.

What we are looking for

• 5+ years' experience working in data privacy compliance, data protection, risk, or a related regulatory environment.
• Relevant third‑level qualification, with a recognised Data Protection or Privacy certification (or working towards one).
• Strong working knowledge of European data protection laws and practices, including GDPR and associated guidance.
• Demonstrated experience managing data subject rights requests and advising on privacy-related matters in a pragmatic, business-focused way.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and detail-oriented approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.
• Able to work effectively on own initiative while contributing as part of a collaborative team.
• High levels of professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling sensitive information.

Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer TPBN1_IJ