Data Protection Consultant - FTC

Worknest Secure

8d•Onsite

About The Position

WorkNest Secure is looking for an experienced Data Protection Consultant to join their growing team. This role involves working closely with a diverse portfolio of clients to scope, assess, and implement GDPR compliance programmes, delivering practical, risk-based solutions. The consultant will conduct gap analyses, support Data Protection Officer (DPO) services, and embed effective policies, processes, and procedures, while building strong client relationships and contributing to team growth. This is a 9-month fixed-term contract (FTC) role, and candidates must be based in the UK.

Requirements

Direct experience of leading GDPR consultancy projects (scoping, gap analysis, and implementation) across small, medium and large businesses, with a strong understanding of tailored service delivery to suit client size and requirements
Qualified in one or more of the following: GDPR Practitioner (or equivalent), Certified DPO, IAPP CIPP/E qualification, Law Degree with a focus on GDPR/Privacy
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Must be eligible to live and work in the UK

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CCPA and other international privacy laws highly desirable
Specific region or sector expertise (e.g., Scotland, Northern Ireland, health and social care, financial services) highly desirable
Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong organisational skills with a high attention to detail
Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks at any given time
Pro-active and enthusiastic with a can do attitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong commercial acumen
Ability to work on own initiative as well as being a team player
Willingness to learn

Responsibilities

Lead and manage GDPR projects, ensuring delivery is in line with client expectations
Act as an SME for all GDPR, PECR and other privacy-related matters
Work closely with the Sales to scope projects
Conduct GDPR Gap Analyses and GDPR Implementations (data mapping, developing policies and procedures, records of processing, DPIAs, LIAs etc.)
Work closely with the GDPR Team Lead to oversee the project management, scheduling and delivery of all GDPR projects, completing and updating relevant records for reporting purpose
Deliver GDPR training as well as supporting clients with GDPR documentation, data breaches, and data subject access requests
Write content for articles and blog posts on data protection related topics
Any other appropriate job duties in line with the associated skill and experience of the post holder

Benefits

Annual leave: 25 days, increasing by 1 day per each completed year of service up to a maximum of 28 days, plus statutory bank holidays which will be paid
Birthday Day Off: One additional day off for your birthday, to be taken a week either side of your birthday
Private Medical Insurance: Discounted individual coverage (available after successful completion of probation)
Subsidised Gym / Wellbeing membership: £15 subsidised membership (available after probation)
VITO Days: 2 paid volunteer days per year (available after probation)
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Subject to eligibility criteria
Perkbox: Company perks platform, EAP and wellbeing resources (available from day one)
Company Sick Pay: 2 weeks enhanced sick pay (available after probation)
Pension: Standard Life Salary Sacrifice Pension - 3% Employer / 5% Employee. Auto-enrolment after 3 months, with the option to opt in or opt out
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