Reference: 334229Financial Services | Permanent | LondonI'm partnering with a leading UK financial services organisation that is making a significant investment in its Data Protection, Privacy and Information Security capabilities.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Data Protection professional with ideally 7+ years of experience to join an evolving privacy function and play a key role in strengthening and shaping the organisation's data protection framework.The business is undergoing a major, multi-year technology and security transformation, supported by strong executive sponsorship and a clear focus on innovation, automation and continuous improvement.The OpportunityYou'll play a key role in enhancing the organisation's privacy framework, working closely with stakeholders across the business to manage risk, strengthen controls and deliver meaningful improvements.Key responsibilities include:- Leading privacy risk assessments, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and maintaining Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).- Providing practical, risk-based data protection advice to stakeholders across the organisation.- Identifying opportunities to improve and automate privacy processes, controls and governance.- Managing third-party privacy due diligence and supporting data subject rights requests.- Contributing to strategic privacy initiatives and wider transformation programmes.- Taking increasing ownership of privacy projects and improvements as the function continues to evolve.What I'm Looking For- Ideally 7+ years' experience in Data Protection or Privacy, with strong hands-on experience in an operational privacy environment.- CIPP/E qualification or an equivalent recognised privacy certification.- Solid knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act and relevant regulatory requirements.- Demonstrable experience delivering privacy initiatives, process improvements or transformation projects.- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.- Experience within financial services or another highly regulated sector would be advantageous.- Familiarity with OneTrust, Jira or privacy automation tools** would be beneficial.Why Consider This Opportunity?You'll be joining a financially strong, established organisation that is committed to modernising its privacy and information security capabilities.With significant investment, executive support and a growing focus on technology-enabled solutions, this role offers the opportunity to move beyond day-to-day compliance activities and make a genuine impact on how privacy is managed across the business.It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking to combine hands-on data protection expertise with strategic project involvement, greater ownership and long-term career development.
Senior Data Protection Specalist employer: Lawrence Harvey Group
Join a forward-thinking UK brand as a Security Operations Support Manager, where you'll have the unique opportunity to build an Identity & Access Management (IAM) capability from the ground up in a fully remote environment. With a strong emphasis on innovation and autonomy, the company fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth and development, supported by executive leadership. This role not only offers competitive salary and benefits but also positions you at the forefront of shaping identity management strategies within a cloud-native infrastructure, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and impactful work.
