Data Protection Consultant
Data Protection Advisor
Shirebrook, On Site
Up to 60000
This is a great opportunity to step into a high‐impact Data Protection Advisor role where you will shape privacy practices, support key stakeholders, and guide the business through a growing data protection landscape.
The Company
They are a large, fast‐paced commercial organisation operating at significant scale. With a strong focus on governance, compliance, and operational excellence, they are investing heavily in how they manage and protect personal data. Their teams work collaboratively across legal, technology, and operations, giving you exposure to complex challenges and the opportunity to influence meaningful change.
The Role
You will
• Support the development and delivery of the organisation’s data protection compliance framework.
• Act as a key contact for internal teams, offering clear and practical guidance on data protection matters.
• Manage and coordinate responses to data subject rights requests.
• Support incident handling, including investigation and documentation of personal data breaches.
• Maintain governance documentation such as RoPAs, DPIAs and LIAs.
• Review data protection clauses within contracts and supplier agreements.
• Contribute to privacy impact assessments for new products, systems and initiatives.
• Support training, awareness and continuous improvement activities.
Your Skills and Experience
You will have
• Strong commercial experience in data protection, privacy, compliance or governance.
• Solid understanding of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and PECR.
• The ability to interpret complex privacy requirements and translate them into pragmatic business advice.
• Excellent organisational skills and confidence managing multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• A proactive, detail‐focused approach and a willingness to learn.
• Desirable: privacy certifications, experience in fast‐paced commercial environments, or familiarity with ISO 27001 or emerging tech privacy considerations.
What They Offer
• Exposure to large‐scale operations and the chance to drive tangible change.
• Clear opportunities for professional development within a growing privacy function.
How to Apply
If this Data Protection Advisor role sounds like the right next step, apply now to begin the conversation.