Data Privacy Specialist

About the company & role

A well-established retailer that caters predominantly to the construction industry (both b2b and b2c) is currently seeking a Data Privacy Specialist to join their Legal & Compliance function. Reporting into the Legal & Compliance Manager and based out of their office in Northamptonshire (accessible by car), the role will primarily support the company in ensuring good data governance and handling day-to-day privacy operations.

Responsibilities will likely include:

• Dealing with DSARs (supporting the DPO) as well as DPIAs and Third Party Risk Assessments.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders including: Procurement, Information Security team, internal and external Auditors and the ICO.
• Support the Legal Manager in developing and implementing data protection policies and controls across the business.
• Keeping the business up to date on developments in data privacy legislation.

What’s on offer?

This is an interesting time for the organisation which has invested significantly in its Legal function over the past couple of years as they continue to grow their operations in both brick & mortar retail and e-commerce. The role has been specifically designed to give a development opportunity to those with some privacy experience (and a passion for the space) who would like to further develop their expertise with support from the Legal Manager, DPO and General Counsel.

The budget for this position has been set at £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE) and the company operates under a flexible working policy. There is no minimum requirement to be in the office other than for key meetings; however we believe you will get more out of the role, especially initially, by attending the office a few days per week (therefore you will want to be in commutable distance – by car – to the Rugby/Northampton area).

About you

Previous experience in a data privacy role is essential (we’re estimating 2-3 years but this is purely for guidance only) and you will need existing knowledge of data privacy laws in the UK (and ideally EU) including with GDPR and the DPA 2018. Ideally, you will also have previous exposure to DSARs, DPIAs and Third Party Risk Assessments.

Beyond this, a clear passion to work in the privacy space is essential and a willingness to get stuck into both BAU and complex project-based work.

The Leonid Group is a talent acquisition consultancy that specialises in the placement of Legal, Data Privacy, Compliance & Ethics and Trade Compliance professionals on an international scale across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. We work with multinational corporations to help structure their departments with the best people, from the Global Chief Compliance Officer, CPO and General Counsel, to the Compliance Analyst and Legal Counsel.