Join the Team: Data Protection Advisor - Remote
Unlock a career-defining opportunity as a Data Protection Advisor with Trilateral Research, a leading provider of data protection and cyber-risk services. Based in our vibrant remote office, this role offers a unique chance to work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the UK, Ireland, and internationally. As a Data Protection Advisor, you will be at the forefront of resolving some of the most pressing data protection challenges of the day.
About Trilateral Research
Trilateral Research is a multidisciplinary team of experts dedicated to delivering bespoke data protection and cyber-risk services to public, private, and third-sector clients. Our team is passionate about promoting robust ethical standards in data management and research ethics. We value privacy and data protection rights, and our longstanding data protection culture is reflected in our work.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Data Protection Advisor to join our team. As a Data Protection Advisor, you will be responsible for executing data protection support work and compliance efforts required by clients. You will work closely with our clients to provide tailored data protection improvement and project management, ensuring that they meet their data protection requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing outsourced DPO and DPO Assist services to clients, including tasks such as:
- Developing consent and privacy notices
- Managing SARs (Subject Access Requests)
- Guiding clients through personal data breaches
- Fulfilling data protection compliance requirements, including:
- Data protection impact assessments
- Compliance audits
- Gap analyses
- Data mapping services to aid in addressing risk management issues and complying with data protection requirements
- Independent project management of client workloads, ensuring project deliverables are of a high quality and on time
- Writing briefs for clients on relevant topic areas, including newsletter pieces and other outreach material
- Attending and presenting at client meetings
- Business development tasks, including developing proposals and bids for new projects
Requirements and Qualifications
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant postgraduate qualification: LLM or other relevant postgraduate qualification and/or CIPP/E or other data protection or information security compliance certifications
- Professional experience: 3+ years' professional experience in a data protection specific role
- Working knowledge of data protection legislation: Thorough working knowledge of UK and/or EU data protection legislation
- Analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to analyse legislative requirements and translate these into organisational practices and solutions
- Project management skills: Project management skills, with a proven track record of leading projects to successful completion
- Stakeholder management skills: Stakeholder management skills and experience
- Excellent writing and communication skills: Excellent writing and communication skills
- Attention to detail: Strong attention to detail
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Business development experience: Experience of business development and proposal/tender writing
- Client management and customer service skills: Strong client management and customer service skills
- Cybersecurity knowledge: A working knowledge of cybersecurity
- Experience with other privacy frameworks: Experience of other privacy frameworks outside of GDPR
- Knowledge of national data protection legislation: Knowledge of national data protection legislation for the US or other EU countries
- Experience of writing newsletters and outreach materials: Experience of writing newsletters and outreach materials
- Experience of working in large/complex organisations: Experience of working in large/complex organisations
- Experience of working in a consulting environment or capacity: Experience of working in a consulting environment or capacity
What We Offer
As a Data Protection Advisor with Trilateral Research, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary: A competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Enhanced holiday entitlement: Enhanced holiday entitlement increasing with service
- Company sick pay and family-friendly pay: Company sick pay and family-friendly pay
- Flexible working hours: Flexible working hours and remote working/working from home options
- Enhanced pension scheme: Enhanced pension scheme based on service
- Continuous career development: Continuous career development opportunities
Career Growth and Learning Benefits
At Trilateral Research, we are committed to the growth and development of our team members. As a Data Protection Advisor, you will have access to:
- Training and development programs: Regular training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge
- Mentorship and coaching: Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals in the field
- Opportunities for career progression: Opportunities for career progression and growth within the company
Work Environment and Company Culture
At Trilateral Research, we value our team members and strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment. Our company culture is built on:
- Collaboration and teamwork: Collaboration and teamwork across departments and functions
- Innovation and creativity: Innovation and creativity in solving complex data protection challenges
- Flexibility and work-life balance: Flexibility and work-life balance, with remote working options and flexible hours
- Diversity and inclusion: Diversity and inclusion, with a commitment to equal opportunities and a disability-confident workplace
How to Apply
If you believe you have what it takes to join our team as a Data Protection Advisor, please submit your application, including your CV and answers to all application questions. References will be required prior to appointment, and candidates must be eligible to work in the country the role requires.
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Closing Date
The closing date for applications is the 8th of November at 12pm GMT. Our hiring team will be continuously reviewing and progressing applications as they are submitted.
Equal Opportunities
Trilateral Research is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are a Disability Confident committed and Living Wage employer.
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