Data Protection Advisor

Job Description Data Protection Advisor (Transformation) – 12 month FTC Location: Hybrid – 3 days in Milton Keynes (with occasional travel to Leighton Buzzard) + 2 days remote.Shape the future of data protection while driving innovation.Are you ready to take the next step in your data protection career? Join Connells Group as a Data Protection Advisor (Transformation) and play a key role in embedding privacy into exciting change programmes across one of the UK’s largest and most successful property services groups.Your responsibilities will include: In this hybrid role, you’ll support the Data Protection Officer in delivering expert advice and guidance across the Group. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams – including Technology, Legal, Risk, HR, and external partners – to ensure data protection is built into everything we do.You will also play a crucial role in supporting the operational delivery of the Second line data protection compliance framework.Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new initiatives and transformation programmes
• Preparing presentations, reports, and materials for meetings and stakeholder engagement
• Maintaining and updating Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) across Group Companies
• Assisting in the review and improvement of operational data protection processes
• Supporting data breach management, including initial assessments and documentation
• Responding to a wide range of data protection queries, including individual rights, marketing, and consent
• Maintaining up-to-date templates, guidance, and documentation
• Supporting training and awareness initiatives across the business
• Assisting with third-party and supplier due diligence
• Tracking and monitoring remediation actions from compliance reviews

We are looking for someone who has:

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a data protection, compliance, or privacy-related role
• Experience working in a commercial environment (B2C or B2B)
• Understanding of data protection principles and regulatory requirements
• Experience with data protection operational processes (breach management, rights requests)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain complex privacy concepts in simple terms
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.CF00717