We have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled Privacy Analyst to join our team in Aberdeen. You’ll support the Data Protection Officer (DPO) with the 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
1. Work with the Global DPO and Global Data Privacy Adviser on data privacy, including frameworks, people, tooling, and assurance mechanisms
2. Support the execution of the Data Privacy framework
3. Build successful peer relationships with other IS and business functions on the topic of data privacy
4. Collaborate closely with cross-functional departments to embed privacy principles into day-to-day operations
5. Identify and record the company’s data processing activities (RoPAs)
6. Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
7. Ensure the business remains compliant with relevant privacy laws and regulations
8. Support the Global 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
9. Deliver Corporate Privacy Training and targeted training for key departments
10. Act as a privacy resource for projects involving personal data, ensuring privacy by design and default
11. Respond proactively to potential data security breaches
12. Work with minimal supervision, using clearly defined processes and procedures
What to bring
13. 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
14. Excellent stakeholder management skills
15. High level of personal integrity, as well as the ability to professionally handle confidential matters and show an appropriate level of judgment and maturity
16. Ability to adapt quickly to change and work effectively in dynamic environments
17. Professional Qualifications – CIPP/E or similar qualifications
18. Experience in a Data Privacy, Compliance or similar role
19. Solid knowledge of GDPR and UK data protection laws
20. Experience using 3rd party privacy/compliance tools (e.g. OneTrust)
21. 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;