WorkNest Secure
Data Protection Consultant - FTC
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WorkNest Secure is looking for an experienced Data Protection Consultant to join our growing team.
Reporting to the Team Lead, you will work closely with a diverse portfolio of clients to scope, assess, and implement GDPR compliance programmes, delivering practical, risk-based solutions that help organisations meet their data protection obligations.
You will play a key role in conducting gap analyses, supporting Data Protection Officer (DPO) services, and embedding effective policies, processes, and procedures, while building strong client relationships and contributing to the continued growth and success of the team.
Please note that this is a 9-month FTC role, and candidates must be based in the UK.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage GDPR projects, ensuring delivery is in line with client expectations;
- Act as an SME for all GDPR, PECR and other privacy-related matters;
- Work closely with the Sales to scope projects;
- Conduct GDPR Gap Analyses and GDPR Implementations (data mapping, developing policies and procedures, records of processing, DPIAs, LIAs etc.);
- Work closely with the GDPR Team Lead to oversee the project management, scheduling and delivery of all GDPR projects, completing and updating relevant records for reporting purpose.
- Deliver GDPR training as well as supporting clients with GDPR documentation, data breaches, and data subject access requests;
- Write content for articles and blog posts on data protection related topics;
- Any other appropriate job duties in line with the associated skill and experience of the post holder.
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Skills And Experience Required
- Direct experience of leading GDPR consultancy projects (scoping, gap analysis, and implementation) across small, medium and large businesses, with a strong understanding of tailored service delivery to suit client size and requirements;
- Qualified in one or more of the following: GDPR Practitioner (or equivalent), Certified DPO, IAPP CIPP/E qualification, Law Degree with a focus on GDPR/Privacy;
- Knowledge of CCPA and other international privacy laws highly desirable;
- Specific region or sector expertise (e.g., Scotland, Northern Ireland, health and social care, financial services) highly desirable
- Strong Microsoft Office skills;
Personal Attributes
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines;
- Strong organisational skills with a high attention to detail;
- Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks at any given time;
- Pro-active and enthusiastic with a can do attitude;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Strong commercial acumen;
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as being a team player;
- Willingness to learn.
Other
- International and national travel should be expected as part of the role;
- Must be eligible to live and work in the UK;
Benefits
- Annual leave: 25 days, increasing by 1 day per each completed year of service up to a maximum of 28 days, plus statutory bank holidays which will be paid.
- Birthday Day Off: One additional day off for your birthday, to be taken a week either side of your birthday
- Private Medical Insurance Discounted individual coverage (available after successful completion of probation)
- Subsidised Gym / Wellbeing membership £15 subsidised membership (available after probation)
- VITO Days: 2 paid volunteer days per year (available after probation)
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme Subject to eligibility criteria
- Enhanced Family Related Leave Pay subject to qualifying periods
- Perkbox Company perks platform, EAP and wellbeing resources (available from day one)
- Company Sick Pay 2 weeks enhanced sick pay (available after probation)
- Pension Standard Life Salary Sacrifice Pension - 3% Employer / 5% Employee. Auto-enrolment after 3 months, with the option to opt in or opt out
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