VodafoneThree - Privacy Compliance & By Design - 6 Months FTC in Newbury

Location: Newbury + Hybrid

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Duration: 6 Months Fixed Term Contract

Hybrid working: You should work with your line manager to understand expectations. You are asked to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. The rest of the time may be worked from home.

What You’ll Do

• Support the delivery of high-quality privacy advice across a wide range of business initiatives, helping VodafoneThree meet its data protection obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Guide stakeholders through Privacy by Design principles, ensuring privacy considerations are embedded into products, services, and business processes from the outset.
• Lead and support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), helping teams identify risks and implement appropriate mitigations.
• Assess and support the management of personal data breaches, providing balanced and pragmatic guidance on regulatory obligations and risk management.
• Monitor privacy compliance activities and contribute to maintaining robust governance frameworks across the business.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions, ensuring advice is commercially focused, practical, and aligned with business priorities.
• Work collaboratively with teams across VodafoneThree to support strategic programmes and enable positive customer and business outcomes.
• Help identify, assess, and mitigate privacy risks, championing best practice and a proactive risk‑management culture.
• Contribute to assurance activities that protect the organisation against regulatory, financial, and reputational risks.
• Support the development and delivery of privacy training, guidance materials, and awareness initiatives that empower teams to make informed decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement by helping to simplify processes, increase automation, improve scalability, and enhance self‑service privacy capabilities across the organisation.
• Keep up to date with emerging privacy legislation, regulatory developments, and industry trends, sharing insights and recommendations with colleagues.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team environment by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and helping to build a culture of continuous learning and development.

Who You Are

• Experience working within data protection, privacy compliance, and Privacy by Design environments.
• Demonstrated experience completing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and conducting privacy risk assessments.
• Experience independently assessing and supporting the management of personal data breaches.
• Strong understanding of UK and applicable data protection legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Previous experience working within a B2C organisation handling large volumes of customer data.
• Knowledge of the telecommunications, technology, or digital services sectors and an awareness of relevant legal and regulatory developments.
• A degree, recognised privacy qualification, or equivalent practical experience in the privacy and data protection field.
• The ability to balance privacy risk with commercial objectives, offering pragmatic and proportionate solutions that support business growth.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify key issues, interpret complex information, and provide clear recommendations.
• Confidence communicating complex privacy matters to a range of audiences in a straightforward and engaging way.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across a diverse organisation.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for partnering with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• A proactive, self‑starting mindset with confidence to take ownership of your work while seeking support and guidance when needed.
• A commitment to continuous learning, personal development, and embracing new challenges.
• A passion for creating inclusive, customer‑focused outcomes and contributing to a positive team culture where everyone can thrive.

What We Offer

We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, including discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and more. We support career development with learning tools and top‑notch parental leave policies.

Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey—such as extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology—please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We value authenticity and encourage applicants to rely on their own knowledge and skills during the interview.