2679 – Data Privacy Analyst
We have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled
Data Privacy Analyst
to join our team in Aberdeen. You'll support the Data Protection Officer (DPO) in the design and implementation of a global privacy compliance framework, working across the organisation to instil a culture of data privacy and assist in identifying and mitigating privacy risks.
What you'll do
* Work with the DPO on data privacy, including frameworks, people, tooling, and assurance mechanisms
* Support the design and execution of the Data Privacy framework
* Build successful peer relationships with other IS and business functions on the topic of data privacy
* Act as secondary point of contact with UK supervisory authorities and internal teams including Legal and HR
* Identify and evaluate data processing activities
* Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
* Respect and respond to all data subject's queries and concerns regarding the use of the employer's personal data
* Ensure the business remains compliant to European and global data privacy laws and regulations
* Carry out Data Privacy audits and spot-checks to monitor compliance
* Support the DPO by ensuring that all stakeholders and users receive timely, appropriate, and effective training by using e.g., phishing campaigns, monthly cyber newsletters, word of mouth, and lunch & learns
* Ensure risk posture is reduced to an acceptable level to avoid any harm to people or assets caused by a severe cyber data breach
* Maintain the organisations global Data Privacy training programme
* Participate in meetings to ensure privacy by design at all levels
* Respond proactively to potential data security breaches
* Work with minimal supervision, using clearly defined processes and procedures
* Facilitate the use of performance metrics to improve output
What to bring
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate data privacy and related concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences
* Excellent stakeholder management skills
* High level of personal integrity, as well as the ability to professionally handle confidential matters and show an appropriate level of judgment and maturity
* Professional Qualifications – CIPM, CIPP/E, or similar qualifications
* Proven experience in supporting a Data Privacy Framework
* Strong experience in a Data Privacy role
* Demonstratable experience of maintaining privacy compliance with a diverse and multi-national vendor support model
* Experience in data protection and legal compliance
* Solid knowledge of GDPR, global and UK data protection laws
* Knowledge and experience with data processing operations in the oil & gas sector
* Experience using 3rd party privacy tools
* Ethical, with the ability to remain impartial and report all non-compliances
What You'll Get in Return:
For employees, we're committed to recognising and rewarding hard work. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes; Company Pension Scheme, Private Medical & Dental Insurance, Group Income Protection, Group Life Assurance, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme. We also invest in your development. If you choose to self-study in your own time, we'll fund your study materials and exam fees — and once you pass, you'll receive an incentive bonus.
How to Apply
We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
If you have any access needs or require adjustments at any stage of the application or assessment process, please let us know — we're happy to support you.
Please note:
All offers of employment will be subject to background checks and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.
Location:
Aberdeen (Hybrid working).
Ideally you will be based in Aberdeen, but you can also be considered if you are willing to work in London or have a preference for remote working.
Apply now
to be part of a team that values initiative, collaboration, and continuous improvement;
About us
is a professional services provider in technology. Established as a traditional provider of managed IT services, has evolved with industry and the rapid pace of change within the technology sector. We recognise the importance of people and business process in the successful adoption of technology and change. Our readiness to embrace and apply change comes from our people and we offer a variety of business services across the lifespan of successful technological deployment and adoption. We are a people centred business with a global workforce of 500 plus staff and contractors.
Our values are central to what we do and how we do it. We feel they are simple and easy to relate to and we are always looking to welcome new people to the team who share our vision and values. We pride ourselves on being easy to deal with, agile and accepting of change across a wide range of challenging and rewarding roles. We are a team of 'can do' and 'how can I help' individuals committed to teamwork, partnership, service excellence and delivery.