Data Protection Consultant

An excellent opportunity for a Data Protection Consultant with experience in data protection, compliance, or legal consultancy to support clients with UK GDPR and data governance.

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Data Protection Officer, Compliance Advisor, Privacy Consultant, GDPR Specialist, Information Governance Officer, Information Governance Specialist.

SALARY: £37,000 to £40,000 per annum (dependant on experience) + Benefits

LOCATION: This role can be Remote or Hybrid depending on your location. The role involves working from home or from the office in London (if you prefer) with occasional site visits. As there are clients in locations nationally, candidates living in all locations across England and Wales are encouraged to apply for the role.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Data Protection Consultant with strong knowledge of data protection legislation and a background in regulatory compliance, education or consultancy. As a Data Protection Consultant, you will work closely with client organisations to ensure compliance with UK GDPR, deliver training, and provide tailored advice and solutions to complex data protection issues. The Data Protection Consultant role involves supporting multiple clients nationally, so occasional travel is required. This flexible position can be remote or hybrid, depending on your location, and offers great scope for professional development.

The organisation is passionate about Data Protection and is seeking a like-minded professional who values excellent service as much as they do.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The organisation is a market-leader in providing data protection officer services within education, providing services to over 1,700 schools and academies across the UK. The organisation supports schools and academies with everything from conducting data protection audits, providing ongoing advice and assistance on data protection queries, drafting policies and procedures, managing data requests and breaches, and providing training for employees. The organisation exists to keep schools and trusts safe by providing trusted professional services that focus on quality, reliability, and scale. They believe in the power of their people and encourage self-driven innovation, and work with you to drive your career development, providing you with learning opportunities and great specialist support. Their consultants are true Data Protection experts, with a diverse range of experience and approaches.

DUTIES

• Provide Expert Advice: Respond to client queries by phone or email, offering practical guidance and recommendations.
• Conduct Data Audits: Carry out compliance audits, analyse findings, and produce detailed audit reports with recommendations.
• Review Policies: Assess and update policies and procedures to improve compliance standards.
• Draft Documentation: Prepare and review Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and other data protection records.
• Deliver Training: Present training sessions to client staff to promote understanding of data protection responsibilities.
• Manage Breaches and Requests: Support clients in managing data breaches and subject access requests in line with legislation.
• Maintain Relationships: Build and maintain trusted client relationships, providing regular updates and follow-up support.
• Contribute to Team Development: Participate in team meetings, sharing insights and identifying improvements.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in data protection, with sound knowledge of UK GDPR and data compliance.
• Ability to advise clients on data protection compliance, providing clear, practical guidance across a range of areas including risk identification, mitigation strategies, and effective solutions.
• High-level problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills with a professional and approachable manner.
• Background in compliance, legal, education, or consultancy is desirable.
• Proven experience of working independently and managing multiple client priorities.
• Strong analytical, research, and report-writing abilities with attention to detail.
• Confident delivering client training both virtually and in person.

BENEFITS

• Generous annual leave allowance of 36 days (28+8 bank holidays) +1 for every year of service (up to a maximum of 5 days).
• Hybrid or remote working across the country.
• Learning & Development.
• Flexible benefits package including Healthcare Scheme and ability to purchase Annual Leave.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.