Data Protection Specialist

Data Protection Specialist required by market leading, award winning organisation based in Central Bristol (A 5 minute walk from Temple Meads).

Are you an experienced data protection professional ready to help shape the privacy posture of a large, values-led organisation?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team on a 6-month fixed term contract, working hybrid with 1 day per week onsite in central Bristol.

You’ll play a key role in embedding good data protection practices across a complex business, ensuring personal data is handled responsibly and in line with legal and regulatory standards. You’ll work as part of a collaborative privacy team to support business-wide initiatives, develop processes, and build trusted relationships at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and guidance on UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business units on data protection queries and compliance obligations.
• Lead and support the investigation and resolution of data incidents and breaches.
• Handle data protection complaints and support complaint resolution processes.
• Conduct and review Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), privacy notices, contracts, and data sharing agreements.
• Promote privacy by design and default principles across operational changes and new projects.
• Identify data protection risks and work with teams to implement appropriate controls.
• Maintain and improve internal privacy policies, processes, standards, and training content.
• Manage the organisation’s Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).
• Support data subject rights request handling (including SARs and erasures).
• Assist with maintaining internal documentation and responding to inbox queries.
• Support team operations, reporting, and compliance tracking activities.

What We’re Looking For

• Accredited qualification in data protection (e.g. BCS, IAPP) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a privacy or compliance-related role.
• Deep understanding of UK data protection legislation; knowledge of international regulations is a bonus.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communicator, able to explain complex legal issues clearly.
• Experienced in business process analysis and improvement.
• Self-motivated, proactive and capable of managing a diverse workload independently.
• Able to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management.
• Flexible and adaptable, particularly when working to tight deadlines.

This fantastic role come with a highly competitive salary which is reviewed annually and comes with an excellent benefits package which includes a 10% annual bonus, 25 days paid holiday, a flexible pension scheme, flexible working opportunities, shared Parental Leave - 18 weeks full pay, continued investment in your career, Bike to Work, discounts and many more.