Data Protection Specialist

Data Protection Specialist required by market leading, award winning organisation based in Coventry.

Are you an experienced data protection professional ready to help shape the privacy posture of a large, values-led organisation?

You’ll play a key role in embedding good data protection practices across a complex business, ensuring personal data is handled responsibly and in line with legal and regulatory standards. You’ll work as part of a collaborative privacy team to support business-wide initiatives, develop processes, and build trusted relationships at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and guidance on UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business units on data protection queries and compliance obligations.
• Lead and support the investigation and resolution of data incidents and breaches.
• Handle data protection complaints and support complaint resolution processes.
• Conduct and review Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), privacy notices, contracts, and data sharing agreements.
• Promote privacy by design and default principles across operational changes and new projects.
• Identify data protection risks and work with teams to implement appropriate controls.
• Maintain and improve internal privacy policies, processes, standards, and training content.
• Manage the organisation’s Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).
• Support data subject rights request handling (including SARs and erasures).
• Assist with maintaining internal documentation and responding to inbox queries.
• Support team operations, reporting, and compliance tracking activities.

What We’re Looking For

• Accredited qualification in data protection (e.g. BCS, IAPP) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a privacy or compliance-related role.
• Deep understanding of UK data protection legislation; knowledge of international regulations is a bonus.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communicator, able to explain complex legal issues clearly.
• Experienced in business process analysis and improvement.
• Self-motivated, proactive and capable of managing a diverse workload independently.
• Able to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management.
• Flexible and adaptable, particularly when working to tight deadlines.

This fantastic role come with a highly competitive salary which is reviewed annually and comes with an excellent benefits package which includes a 10% annual bonus, 25 days paid holiday, a flexible pension scheme, flexible working opportunities, shared Parental Leave - 18 weeks full pay, continued investment in your career, Bike to Work, discounts and many more.