Junior Data Protection Consultant

Overview

Reporting to our Data Protection Team Lead and to the Data Protection Team Manager, the Junior Consultant will work directly with our clients to scope, analyse and implement data protection practices, processes, and procedures. In addition to this, the Junior Consultant role will complete and oversee the delivery of gap analyses, implementations and DPO services to our wide variety of customers.

The Junior Consultant will need to have excellent stakeholder management skills, as well as being able to manage their own time and projects, bring new ideas to the team and have a good understanding of information security standards and certifications. Due to the nature of the role, the position requires the ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously whilst ensuring a customer-centric approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Data Protection projects, ensuring delivery is in line with client expectations;
• Act as an SME for all GDPR, PECR and other privacy-related matters;
• Work closely with the Sales to scope projects;
• Conduct Data Protection Gap Analyses and Implementations (data mapping, developing policies and procedures, records of processing, DPIAs, LIAs etc.,);
• Work closely with the Data Protection Team Lead to oversee the project management, scheduling, and delivery of all projects, completing and updating relevant records for reporting purpose.
• Deliver training as well as supporting clients with GDPR documentation, data breaches, and data subject access requests;
• Write content for articles and blog posts on data protection related topics;

• Any other appropriate job duties in line with the associated skill and experience of the post holder.

Skills and experience required

• Qualified in one or more of the following: GDPR Practitioner (or equivalent), Certified DPO, IAPP CIPP/E qualification, Degree with a focus on data protection or with combined experience and technical expertise in data protection, information governance, and data security (significant field experience may take the place of formal qualifications);

• Experience of working on consultancy projects (scoping, gap analysis, and implementation) an understanding of tailored service delivery to suit client size and requirements would be highly desirable;

• Knowledge of CCPA and other international privacy laws highly desirable;

• Specific region or sector expertise (e.g., Scotland, Northern Ireland, health and social care, financial services) highly desirable

• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines; 
• Strong organisational skills with a high attention to detail; 
• Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks at any given time; 
• Pro-active and enthusiastic with a can do attitude; 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong commercial acumen; 
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as being a team player;
• Willingness to learn.

other

• National travel should be expected as part of the role and international travel may be required;
• Applications from across the UK are welcomed;
• Must be eligible to live and work in the UK;

Benefits

• 25 days annual holiday;
• An additional day’s annual holiday for your birthday;
• Company Pension contribution;
• Subsidized gym membership;
• Perkbox employee benefits platform;
• Frequent team events;
• Relaxed working environment;
• Private Healthcare (individual cover only);
• Learning Allowance Benefit – a reimbursable benefit of £100 per annum (or equivalent) for you to spend towards your personal career development;
• Remote and flexible working policies.

Company Overview

Bulletproof is a trusted provider of innovative cyber security and people-powered solutions. Our cyber security services are the best way to stay ahead of the hackers, take control of infrastructure and protect business-critical data.

With our own in-house UK Security Operations Centre (SOC) and years of industry experience, we help to protect our customers from current and emerging security threats. We provide a full spectrum of cyber security services including CREST-certified penetration testing, 24/7 threat monitoring, compliance support and security training to help organisations protect against today’s evolving threat landscape.

Please note that as part of the recruitment process a criminal records check will be carried out by an authorised third party.