Data Protection Consultant

Data Protection ConsultantSalary: £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE)Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (37.5 hours per week)Location: Hybrid or remote. You may work from home or at our offices in Bedford Heights, Brickhill Drive, Bedford, MK41 7PHAbout Us.Privacy Helper is the data protection brand of DAMM Solutions Group Ltd.Established in 2017, our Privacy Team has become one of the UK’s leading privacy consultancies, working with clients across a wide range of sectors both nationally and internationally.In 2024 we began an exciting new phase of growth, setting ambitious plans to guide our business over the next five to ten years. As part of this expansion, we are seeking an experienced Data Protection Consultant to join our team.What we do.We deliver a broad range of data protection and privacy services including gap analyses, remediation projects, outsourced DPO services and, more recently, advisory work on the adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.Our work also involves data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), responses to data subject access requests (DSARs), data breach management, staff training and policy development.The RoleWe are looking for someone who takes a pragmatic, risk-based approach to data protection and understands how to adapt their advice to the client’s risk appetite. You should be commercially aware, passionate about your work and have excellent account management skills.You will manage your own portfolio of clients, prioritise your workload effectively and deliver high quality results to agreed timescales. While you will work independently, you will also contribute to the wider team’s projects and support colleagues as needed.A confident communicator, you should be comfortable engaging with senior leaders in companies of all shapes, sectors and sizes.This role may involve travel within the UK and overseas. A full UK driving licence is required.Key Responsibilities.Provide informed advice and recommendations on compliance with UK GDPR, DUAA, PECR and FOIReview and develop data protection policies and proceduresIdentify business processes and systems relevant to data protection complianceReview commercial agreements and data processing contractsManage complex queries such as subject access requests and data breaches, resolving issues efficientlyDesign and deliver staff training programmes to build a culture of privacy awarenessSupport clients with DPIAs, records of processing (ROPAs), legitimate interest assessments and policy draftingRepresent clients when liaising with supervisory authorities in the event of complaints or breach notificationsPromote best practice and act as a trusted point of contact for data protection mattersDeliver and support completion of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) for clients in the health and social care sectors, ensuring submissions meet NHS and ICO requirementsAbout you.Essential:At least five years’ experience in a data protection role, ideally including client managementStrong account management and communication skillsConfidence in presenting to clients both online and in personExcellent time management and organisational skills, with experience of using CRM toolsProven experience delivering data protection work such as DSARs, breaches and DPIAsAbility to explain complex privacy concepts to senior stakeholdersDesirable:A degree in a relevant discipline or a professional qualification such as CIPP/EKnowledge of cyber security principlesAwareness of global data protection laws.Completion of Ai Governance Course or willingness to learn.Why join us?You will be part of a growing consultancy where your expertise will help shape the future direction of our business. We value professionalism, trust and a commitment to helping clients navigate data protection challenges in an ever-changing digital landscape.Interested?Apply today or get in touch for an informal conversation.