Data Privacy Specialist
Introduction
Join a large, complex organisation investing heavily in how it manages and protects its data. This role sits at the heart of that journey — shaping how data is governed, retained, and used responsibly across the business.
Role Overview:
- Location: Farringdon (Hybrid - 2 days a week in office)
- Package: Inside IR35 day rate
- Industry: Logistics / Enterprise Operations
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Designing and delivering data retention strategies across multiple business areas
- Building out a roadmap for data scanning and lifecycle management capabilities
- Collaborating with privacy, legal, and technical teams to ensure policies meet regulatory and operational needs
- Leading training sessions to help teams understand data lifecycle principles and best practices
- Creating clear communications to drive awareness of governance standards and remediation actions
- Supporting the development and rollout of enterprise-wide data privacy and governance policies
- Acting as a go-to advisor on data privacy, compliance, and governance matters
- Contributing to audit activities and strengthening controls around data access and retention
- Investigating data-related issues, identifying root causes, and driving improvements
- Defining KPIs and building reporting frameworks to track compliance and performance
- Helping shape the future operating model for data controls, with scope to move into product ownership
Main Skills Needed:
- Strong understanding of data privacy, governance, and regulatory compliance
- Experience working across both business and technical teams
- Ability to translate complex data concepts into clear, practical guidance
- Background in data lifecycle management, retention policies, or information governance
- Comfortable delivering training and influencing stakeholders at all levels
- Analytical mindset with experience in reporting, metrics, and continuous improvement
- Experience supporting audits, controls, and compliance frameworks
What’s in It for You:
- Opportunity to shape enterprise-wide data governance in a high-impact environment
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- A role that blends strategy, delivery, and advisory work
- Clear progression path, including potential product ownership responsibilities
- Collaborative culture with a strong focus on doing things the right way
Curious? Apply now — or grab five minutes with us to hear more.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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