Data Privacy Analyst

Glasgow – hybrid

Up to £45,000 + benefits

Head Resourcing are pleased to be working with one of Scotland’s biggest success stories as they look to hire a Data Privacy Analyst. Reporting to the Data Governance Manager, the Privacy Analyst will play a vital role in protecting their valuable data. You will work closely with colleagues across the various business unites to provide data privacy advice and guidance to ensure that data can be used effectively, helping them achieve their business outcomes at pace and in a manner compliant with Group policies and in accordance with the strategy and governance framework.

You’ll be expected to work closely with the Data Governance Manager to support, deliver, embed and enhance privacy processes and the control framework.

What you'll do

• Act as Data Privacy SME providing advisory support in line with UK GDPR and DPA 2018 across the Group and its subsidiaries.
• Ensure Data Privacy is considered in new product, project and technology change processes, providing overview and challenge to support compliant delivery of new business propositions
• Collaborate with the wider Data Governance, risk and compliance teams to ensure privacy risks and incidents are identified, managed and mitigated
• Support the creation and delivery of data privacy training and artefacts to guide the network of data champions, as well as building data protection knowledge across the wider business
• Assist in assessing the effectiveness of existing data management and controls framework
• Work with the Data Governance Manager and key risk stakeholders to support the development of data quality policies and standards that reflect a privacy by design and privacy by default approach
• Support creation of reports and MI for Data Councils, Data Management Working Groups and agreed Forums

To be successful in the role, candidates ideally need

• Background in data privacy and protection, with good knowledge of the GDPR, PECR and DPA 2018 frameworks (happy to work towards CIPP/E)
• Ability to support varied projects delivering solutions at pace
• Proven track record of supporting the delivery of privacy and data protection process change
• Ability to understand the role Data Privacy plays within the wider context of Data Governance
• Good understanding and interest in key industry changes impacting the regulatory landscape, such as AI and Data ethics
• An ability to communicate simply and to influence effectively at all levels
• A collaborative approach to help support best in class data governance and a privacy first culture
• Good understanding of Data Privacy matters related to the use of enterprise-wide technology (e.g. outsourcing, Cloud applications and AI)
• Experience with controls assessment, testing, reporting and analysis
• Ability to support the design and implementation of policies, standards, guidance and tools in a simple and engaging manner

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with excellent opportunities for career development and growth. Please apply to find out more