Privacy & Data Protection Specialist

TL;DR

Privacy & Data Protection Specialist (GDPR/PECR): Leads compliance with data protection regulations and standards, safeguarding sensitive information and mitigating privacy risk with cross-functional teams. Focus on privacy impact assessments, data protection audits, breach investigation and reporting, and strengthening privacy controls across the organisation.

Company

hirify.global enables connectivity through broadcast and smart utilities infrastructure.

What you will do

• Support implementation of information security and cyber security policies and ensure regulatory adherence.
• Monitor compliance with data protection laws and regulations (e.g., UK GDPR, PECR).
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and data protection audits.
• Develop and implement data privacy policies, procedures, and privacy controls.
• Respond to data subject access requests and other privacy-related enquiries.
• Investigate and report data breaches in line with legal requirements; update policies as legislation changes.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of data protection laws such as GDPR and PECR.
• Experience conducting privacy impact assessments and privacy audits.
• Knowledge of security standards and best practices, including information security management frameworks and governance standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Ability to identify and mitigate privacy/security risks and implement quality control processes.
• Proficiency in cyber security tools/technologies and ability to identify and respond to cyber security incidents.
• Communication skills to collaborate cross-functionally and provide training/guidance on data privacy best practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working culture.
• Up to £65,000 salary plus a 10% bonus.
• Generous pension scheme starting at 6% rising to 10%.
• Wellbeing programme and access to multiple learning platforms.
• Paid volunteering leave, gymflex memberships, and discounts on big brands.

Hiring process

• Application review and recruitment process with opportunities to request adjustments.
• Interviews and role evaluation based on privacy, security, and compliance experience.