Data Protection Consultant in Ashford, Kent

As a Data Protection Consultant at Information Governance Services (IGS), you will be one of the lead fee earners for our organisation. You will be leading on specific pieces of client work and/or on-going client projects, liaising with both external clients and the internal team.

IGS is a small data protection consultancy firm made up of subject matter experts in all things data protection and information governance. We provide specialist advice and a variety of services to our clients to ensure that they are handling their data in-line with data protection legislation. We help ensure our clients act in accordance with best industry practices and that their handling of data is as ethical as possible.

Inclusion:

• Have wide and deep data protection and information governance knowledge and experience.
• Experience of working in a law firm/legal consultancy or similar.
• Consider themselves, and be considered by others, as experts in specific areas of data protection and information governance.
• Confident in dealing with a variety of clients and managing very challenging queries and high-profile projects.
• To carry out role of IG Lead and carry out statutory Data Protection Officer roles for large client organisations.
• Provide consistent, high-quality guidance and advice to clients and the Company on data protection, information law and intellectual property issues, this includes business as usual queries and business change.
• Support the Data Protection consultants in delivering training and communication to key stakeholders.
• Provide line management of junior members of the team and carry out pay reviews.
• Work with the business to effectively address issues, data protection matters and complaints (internal and external), as required.
• Maintain compliance with data protection regulations that apply to any client’s business including:

• Data Protection Act 2018
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
• Any new or developing data protection regulations

Benefits:

• Performance related bonus.
• Private Healthcare.
• Hybrid and remote working.
• Pension scheme.
• Continued support to help you fulfil your potential – you’ll keep advancing your technical skills throughout your career with us.
• Enhanced Annual Leave Allowance – 23 days (plus bank holidays) plus an extra day per year of service up to a maximum of 7 additional days.

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree (2.1 or higher), preferably in a related field.
• Masters qualification preferred, preferably in a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in data protection/IG (desirable – healthcare experience).
• Discipline to be able to work remotely and fulfil your duties.
• A willingness to advance the companies goals and the realisation what benefits the company will benefit your ongoing growth (both financial and wellbeing).
• Eligible to be able to apply for UK Security Clearance.

We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any colleague or job applicant on the grounds of sex, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, gender nonconformity, marital or civil partner status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, being pregnant or on maternity leave. You will therefore be required to produce for inspection original documents dependent on your circumstances.