About this role
Salary: £47,500 - 47,500 per year
Requirements: Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018Practical experience developing Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs) and completing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)Ability to work independently, ask effective questions and explain requirements clearly to colleaguesExperience reviewing contractual data protection clauses is valuableOrganised, approachable and pragmatic, with sound prioritisation and the confidence to follow improvements through Responsibilities: Develop a comprehensive Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) that clarifies how personal data is used, shared, retained and protectedGather information from departments and identify gaps, risks and required actionsEstablish a practical process for keeping the ROPA accurate and up to dateReview and update Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and support new assessments where requiredReview data protection and data-sharing provisions in existing contractsDevelop guidance, screening checklists and learning materialsHelp colleagues understand their responsibilities and make informed decisions about personal data Technologies: Support More:
Were recruiting a temporary Data Protection Specialist to lead a focused programme of privacy compliance improvements within an established organisation. This full-time assignment is 37 hours per week and runs until 31 March 2027, with potential for extension. The role offers ownership of a substantial project and close collaboration with colleagues across different departments, with the opportunity to leave lasting improvements in the organisations processes. Further details about the organisation will be shared with suitable candidates.
last updated 42 week of 2026