Data Protection Advisor

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Package: £53,100 - £59,000 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role : SF20569

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Data Protection Advisor at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

As a Data Protection Advisor, you will support the Group Head of Business Governance in their capacity as Data Protection Officer (DPO) in undertaking data protection activities, which will assist QinetiQ in managing their data protection obligations.

Day-to-day, you’ll also support the engagement with Procurement and Commercial Teams on Data Protection matters and wider engagement with the Group entities on how to manage their data protection obligations. Additionally, the role will monitor the changes to data protection both in the UK and global to proactively manage project to close any compliance gaps. The role may require travel to and from QinetiQ other sites.

• Maintain key data protection records, including Records of Processing, DPIA registers, and incident logs
• Review and oversee DPIAs, agreeing mitigation actions with stakeholders and ensuring completion
• Lead engagement with internal teams and group entities to implement appropriate data protection agreements and compliance frameworks
• Provide expert guidance on data protection policies, processes, and compliance requirements, escalating complex issues to the DPO when necessary
• Monitor changes in data protection and related legislation, leading initiatives to maintain ongoing organisational compliance
• Deliver training, conduct compliance assessments and investigations, and manage data breach responses to strengthen data protection risk management

• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, including management of Records of Processing, DPIA registers, and incident logs
• Experience interpreting data protection contractual requirements and implementing effective risk management controls
• Good understanding of related legislation, including AI, Data Use and Access/Storage, RIPA, IPA, PECR, and the EU AI Act
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships across multiple business areas
• Strong analytical, organisational, and attention-to-detail skills, with experience developing policies, processes, and guidance documents
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work independently, deliver training, and provide practical compliance advice

• Hold relevant data protection qualification, such as IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E), IAPP Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection, GDPR Practitioner Certification, or other recognised data protection, privacy, or information governance certifications.

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Farnborough site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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