
Data Protection Specialist
- Bradford
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Shape and maintain data protection policies and frameworks
- Lead Privacy by Design initiatives, including risk assessments, stakeholder engagement, and (D)PIAs using OneTrust
- Manage third-party privacy risks and support supplier onboarding/offboarding
- Maintain and update the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA)
- Conduct AI privacy assessments and support governance controls
- Deliver training and raise awareness across the organisation
- Provide practical guidance on data protection topics (e.g. e-marketing, supplier due diligence)
- Advise on privacy matters with internal teams, vendors, and clients
- Collaborate in cross-functional and international forums
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Data protection certification (e.g. IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, AIGP)
- Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, EU GDPR, PECR, and the ePrivacy Directive
- Proven experience in a data protection role
- Demonstrated ability to build and implement data protection governance frameworks
- Familiarity with risk frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, ISO 31000)
- Understanding of global privacy laws (e.g. US, LatAm, Asia)
- Experience using OneTrust or similar privacy tools
- Strong collaboration, research, and analytical skills
- Ability to quickly understand complex technologies and related policy issues
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines
- Experience in fast-paced, dynamic environments
- Awareness of the commercial, legal, and political context of the organisation
- Competitive salary.
- 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more.
- Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance, plus many more.
- Matched pension contribution up to 10%
- Access to our car benefit scheme
- Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
- The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team