Senior Risk & Compliance Consultant, Data Privacy
We are seeking a Senior Risk & Compliance Consultant, Data Privacy, to provide expert guidance on privacy risk management, regulatory compliance and the responsible use of personal data. The role will partner with business, technology, legal, security and governance teams to embed effective privacy practices across products, services and operational processes. You will act as a trusted adviser, helping stakeholders understand evolving data protection obligations and translate them into practical, proportionate controls.
Key responsibilities include conducting privacy impact assessments, data protection risk assessments and compliance reviews; advising on data collection, retention, sharing, transfers and automated processing; and supporting the maintenance of records of processing activities, policies, standards and guidance. You will monitor regulatory developments and assess their potential impact, contribute to control testing and assurance activities, and support the investigation, escalation and remediation of privacy incidents and compliance issues. The role will also involve preparing clear reports for senior stakeholders, tracking action plans, supporting audit activity and promoting a strong culture of privacy awareness through training and communications.
The successful candidate will have substantial experience in data privacy, risk, compliance or information governance, ideally within a complex, regulated or technology-led environment. You will have strong knowledge of applicable data protection principles and regulations, privacy governance frameworks, risk assessment methodologies and third-party data management. Relevant professional certification or qualifications in privacy, risk, compliance, information security or law are desirable. Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills are essential, along with the ability to explain complex requirements clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. You should be confident working independently, managing competing priorities and exercising sound judgement when addressing sensitive or ambiguous issues.
Senior Risk & Compliance Consultant, Data Privacy
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