Data Privacy Specialist

Data Privacy & Security Specialist

Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our globally renowned automative brand for a Data Privacy SME to work within their advisory team supporting the assessment of complex Product Engineering projects and technologies that handle personal data in line with the EU and UK Data Protection Legislation.

This is a contract inside IR35 Starting ASAP until 3rd March 2026 in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

The Role
The role will advise Engineering colleagues on Legislative focussed Privacy requirements that their project must comply by identifying and articulating the following; - high risk processing, complex data flows, the role of third parties' handling data, international data transfers, industry specific guidelines, data minimisation techniques, data subject rights adherence, security controls.
This role will act as an SME within the Data Privacy Advisory team within Product Engineering to support the assessment of complex Product Engineering projects and technologies that handle personal data in line with the EU and UK Data Protection Legislation (EU/UK General Data Protection Act, GDPR).
Such projects may include: in-vehicle infotainment features, cloud based processing, software development, Mobile Apps, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, "Connected Vehicle" products and services.
The role will advise Engineering colleagues on Legislative focussed Privacy requirements that their project must comply by identifying and articulating:
- high risk processing, complex data flows, the role of third parties' handling data, international data transfers, industry specific guidelines, data minimisation techniques, data subject rights adherence, security controls

Essential skills:

• Demonstrable years proven experience working as a dedicated Privacy professional.
• Previous experience advising on technical/ technology based processes e.g. Automotive, Telecommunications, Engineering, IT, Software Development.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• The ability to communicate complex legal arguments to Engineering colleagues.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Information and Security Management
• Knowledge of EDPB Guidelines, ePrivacy and PECR
• Proven experience of managing a heavy workload in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to problem solve.

Education Requirements

• CIPP/E qualification
• Law degree: or Qualified lawyer

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today!

Working with Certain Advantage

We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll work with you to find it.

We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering.

If this job isn’t for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.