Data Privacy Specialist hybrid

Data Privacy Specialist - (Windsor hybrid)

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Data Privacy Specialist.

Range is provided by Robert Walters. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Location: Hybrid (1-2 days/week in Windsor)

Keywords: privacy compliance, AI governance, GDPR expertise, data ethics, stakeholder engagement, hybrid working, personal development

A leading global technology organisation is seeking a knowledgeable and hands-on Data Privacy Specialist to join their expanding data privacy and AI governance team based in London. This mid-senior level opportunity offers you the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping international privacy programmes, embedding privacy by design, and advising cross‑functional teams on compliance and data ethics. You will collaborate with engineering, product, infosec, legal, and commercial colleagues to enable privacy‑compliant innovation  organisation is committed to supporting your professional growth through flexible hybrid working arrangements, generous personal development opportunities, and certification support.

If you are passionate about privacy, eager to influence emerging practices in AI governance, and thrive in collaborative environments, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

• Join a supportive and knowledgeable team dedicated to advancing privacy and AI governance across global operations, where your expertise will directly shape best practices and compliance frameworks.
• Benefit from flexible hybrid working arrangements and strong personal development support, including opportunities for professional certification and training tailored to your career goals.
• Work closely with diverse stakeholders—including engineering, product, infosec, legal, and commercial teams—to foster privacy‑by‑design and ethical data use throughout innovative projects.

• Support the implementation of comprehensive privacy and AI governance frameworks across products, services, and operational processes within the organisation.
• Monitor ongoing compliance with GDPR as well as other applicable global laws such as the EU AI Act and India Digital Data Protection Act, ensuring all activities meet regulatory standards.
• Lead or contribute to Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs), Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs), and maintain accurate records of processing activities (RoPAs).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to manage third‑party data sharing agreements, oversee international data transfers, and assist with contract reviews including Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
• Work alongside product managers and privacy engineers to ensure that privacy by design principles are embedded into all products from inception through delivery.
• Partner with technical teams to assess privacy risks associated with AI/ML projects, providing guidance on risk mitigation strategies.
• Deliver engaging privacy training sessions and awareness campaigns tailored for both technical and non‑technical audiences to foster a culture of compliance.
• Assist in managing data breach incidents by coordinating investigations, mitigation efforts, notifications to relevant parties, and conducting thorough post‑incident reviews.
• Identify potential privacy risks within the organisation’s operations, elevate concerns to the Data Protection Officer (DPO), and ensure effective documentation of actions taken.
• Support regular privacy audits and maturity assessments while tracking remediation efforts, trends in risk management, controls effectiveness, and preparing internal/external reports such as metrics for board updates.

• Demonstrated experience spanning 3‑7 years in privacy or data protection roles within technology or SaaS environments where you have contributed meaningfully to compliance initiatives.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of GDPR requirements applied within data‑driven organisations operating internationally.
• Proven track record supporting DPIAs, vendor risk…