Data Privacy Senior Executive

We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world.

Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially‑spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy – and the owners and management teams that lead them.

Our Advisory team provides a wide variety of services that deliver value‑led advice and outcomes. They have an in‑depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they’re experts in following through on top‑level instructions and resolving the finer details – all in one straight‑forward package.

When you join them, you’ll work on some of the world’s most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry.

Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long‑lasting relationships.

You’ll be someone who can work pro‑actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients.

As a Senior Executive in our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team, you will play an important role in delivering high‑quality internal audit, assurance and advisory engagements across a diverse portfolio of clients. You will work as a senior member of engagement teams, taking responsibility for defined areas of delivery while collaborating closely with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners.

You will be hands‑on executing audit and advisory work, building strong technical capability and professional judgement, and contributing to the development of clear, practical recommendations for our clients. Alongside this, you will support and mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.

Working knowledge of the UK and EU Data Protection Regulatory landscape, and a desire to broaden and develop data protection knowledge and experience, by contributing to Privacy work streams (including audits, implementation programmes and on‑going compliance services), supporting delivery across a range of client environments.

An inquisitive and proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge constructively, think critically about privacy compliance, and contribute ideas that enhance ways of working and client outcomes, supported by relevant experience in data protection compliance.

A relevant professional qualification or currently working towards one (e.g. CIPP/E, CIPP/M or equivalent).

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to evaluate evidence, interpret data and contribute to clear, well‑reasoned conclusions.

Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with clients and colleagues.

A collaborative and proactive approach, contributing positively to team delivery.

Good organisational skills and flexibility to travel to client sites as required; experience with AI compliance would be desirable.

At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.

Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people‑centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.

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