Senior Privacy/Data Protection Analyst

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have experience in working with personal data, applying data protection principles and ensuring data rights are fully met?

Do you have experience in working in a professional team, and building effective support networks?

Do you have a passion for privacy and data rights?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role

Oxfam Great Britain is seeking a Senior Privacy Analyst to join our Data Protection team on a maternity cover basis until June 2025. This role comes at an exciting time of growth and development as we work to raise awareness and support culture change regarding data and data rights throughout the organisation.

As a Senior Privacy Analyst, you will ensure compliance with data protection regulations, manage data protection risks, and handle data subject requests. You will also provide expert advice on data protection issues, conduct privacy impact assessments, and deliver training to staff to embed best practices across the organisation. Additionally, you will play a key role in helping us build and develop a network of local data protection focal points to extend our reach and ensure a consistent approach to data protection.

Your work will be crucial to Oxfam’s commitment to creating a kinder, radically better world where everyone has the power to thrive, not just survive. By protecting data rights, you will help us fight the injustices and inequalities that fuel poverty, aligning with our mission to overcome these challenges and make a lasting impact on the most vulnerable people on the planet.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam\’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have :

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in a privacy or data protection role, preferably within an large organisation.
• Proven track record of managing data privacy projects, including conducting privacy impact assessments and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations (such as GDPR).
• Experience in providing strategic advice and guidance on data protection matters to various stakeholders within an organisation.

Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of data protection laws and regulations, including GDPR and other relevant privacy frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of information security principles and how they intersect with data protection.
• Awareness of the ethical considerations related to data privacy, particularly in a humanitarian or development context.

Competencies

• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex legislation and translate it into practical advice and actionable policies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of conveying complex privacy concepts to non-expert audiences and engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment, demonstrating respect for diversity and inclusion.
• High level of organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

We believe in empowering our team members to make a real impact and are looking for someone who shares our commitment to accountability and inclusion. If you are passionate about privacy and data protection and want to contribute to a global cause, we would love to hear from you.

We offer

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a secondment to develop their skills or gain experience in a step‑up position within a large global organisation. You\’ll have the chance to make a tangible difference in the way Oxfam operates, ensuring no inadvertent harm is done. You will play a key role in creating and implementing practical and effective policies and processes, working alongside a team of passionate specialists in their respective fields.

You will have the opportunity to share your knowledge, experience, and skills within the team, while also learning from your colleagues. This role will help you maintain, extend, and develop your data protection expertise, and acquire additional skills for effective collaboration across the organisation. You will work with various teams, including those raising funds, running campaigns, and working directly with beneficiaries worldwide, to enhance the quality and safety of personal data handling.

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in‑house courses, e‑learning modules, on‑the‑job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer

Flexfam

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.