Exciting opportunity for someone with experience in data protection and compliance to join our growing consultancy business.
This role would be an excellent opportunity for an experienced, qualified data protection professional to work across a diverse range of clients and projects and to grow with our business. You will gain exposure to organisations across the UK, Europe and the USA, supporting clients in a range of sectors including healthcare, technology, charities and commercial organisations.
Company description
Clinical DPO provides a range of Data Protection services including an outsourced Data Protection Officer Service to businesses in the UK, Europe and the USA.
Offering guidance and organisational support to help companies meet their legislative requirements, we work with a range of clients across the world in providing expertise to ensure data protection compliance. Our team supports organisations of all sizes in embedding practical and effective privacy and information governance practices.
Why Join Clinical DPO?
· Work with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors.
· Gain exposure to UK GDPR, EU GDPR and international privacy requirements.
· Join a supportive and growing specialist consultancy.
· Develop your expertise through ongoing professional development and training.
· Work closely with our team of privacy professionals on a wide variety of interesting projects.
· Enjoy clear opportunities for career progression as the business continues to grow.
Job description
You will work within our DPO team with a range of responsibilities including:
- Supporting clients in the creation and management of data protection related processes, policies and procedures.
- Providing Data Protection review for client contracts and processing agreements.
- Conducting client project reviews.
- Supporting clients with Data Subject Access Requests, Data Breaches, Risk Assessments, Data Protection Impact Assessments and other Data Protection activities.
- Providing guidance to clients on data protection requirements and controls.
- Supporting clients in achieving industry specific standards.
- Updating clients on changes to data protection legislation.
- Supporting the creation and delivery of client training.
You will be an organised individual with exceptional attention to detail, capable of managing multiple projects and client relationships simultaneously. You will be comfortable working independently while also contributing positively within a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualities / Experience
Essential
· Minimum 3 years' experience in a privacy, data protection or information governance role.
· Excellent attention to detail with strong writing, proofreading and document review skills.
· Ability to work effectively within a small team and independently as required.
· Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory requirements in a clear and practical manner.
· Commitment to continuing professional development.
· Good understanding of information security principles and risk management.
Desirable
· Degree-level education in Law, Information Governance, Business, IT, Compliance or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
· One or more recognised data protection qualifications, such as CIPP/E, EU-GDPR-P, CIPM or similar.
· Experience working within healthcare, NHS, social care, charity, technology or regulated environments.
· Understanding of Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, NCSC guidance and broader information security controls.
· Experience supporting organisations with compliance audits, certifications or industry standards.
Career Development
We are committed to supporting professional growth and development. This role offers excellent opportunities to expand your expertise across a wide range of industries and privacy challenges, with the potential to progress into senior consultancy and leadership positions as the business continues to grow.
Location and Working Arrangements
This is a full-time, permanent position based at our Harrogate office, with the option of remote working one day per week following successful completion of initial training and onboarding.
Office hours are 8:45am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: £37,500-£47,500 per year depending on experience plus discretionary annual bonus.
Additional benefits include:
· Company pension scheme.
· Professional development and training support.
· Support towards relevant professional qualifications and memberships.
· Opportunity to work with a wide range of clients and sectors.
· Career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy.
To apply for the role, please include your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role.
Deadline for application : Friday 7th August
For more information about Clinical DPO, please visit: www.clinicaldpo.com
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £37,500.00-£47,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Harrogate HG2 8QT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
