Senior Data Protection Advisor

Trilateral Researchis recruiting for aSenior Data Protection Advisorwith proven expertise and experience in relation to data protection compliance to join ourData Protection and Cyber-risk servicein the United Kingdom or in the Republic of Ireland.  

As part of the team, you will be exposed to some of the most interesting data protection challenges of the day, which we resolve on behalf of our varied portfolio of clients. We deliver bespoke services to public, private and third sector clients in the UK and Ireland, supranational institutions, and international organisations. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported by a network of experts in delivering services to our clients on some of the most pressing issues of the day.    

If you are looking for a new challenge and you meet the essential criteria below, we would love to hear from you.  

Key responsibilities   

• Leading and delivering outsourced DPO and DPO Assist services to clients  

• Undertaking large scale data protection projects for International and Supranational clients, ensuring project deliverables are of a high quality and delivered on time  

• Independently fulfilling data protection compliance activities such as data protection impact assessments, compliance audits, gap analysis and data mapping services 

• Managing client relationships and engagement activities to ensure a successful delivery of service 

• Writing briefs for clients on relevant topic areas, including newsletter pieces and other outreach material   

• Driving key improvements to internal systems, processes and client services 

• Contributing to strategic business development tasks, including developing proposals and bids for new projects 

Skills and experience 

Interpersonal skills 

Essential: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and clients 

• Proactive problem-solving and analytical skills 

• Adaptable with a strong attention to detail 

Education and experience 

Essential: 

• An LLM, other relevant postgraduate qualification and/or CIPP/E or other data protection or information security compliance certifications  

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in a data protection centred role 

• Experience leading assessments and risk management for complex data processing activities 

• Experience independently leading and managing multiple projects to successful completion    

• Proven experience managing and fostering positive client working relationships 

• Experience of business development and proposal/tender writing 

Desirable: 

• Experience of writing newsletters and outreach materials 

• Experience of working in large/complex organisations 

• Experience of working in a consultancy environment or capacity 

Knowledge and technical skills 

Essential: 

• Thorough operational knowledge of Irish and/or UK and EU data protection legislation (including GDPR/EUDPR);  

• Knowledge of other privacy or compliance frameworks outside of GDPR 

• Proven ability to analyse legislative requirements and translate into organisational practices, solutions and accessible material 

• Excellent project management, presentation & reporting skills 

Desirable:  

• Knowledge of national data protection legislation for the US or other EU countries (outside of IE)

• Knowledge of the Irish Health Research Regulations 

• Knowledge of data protection requirements relating to registries, laboratories, biobanking, clinical processing and health research processing activities 

• A working knowledge of cybersecurity 

What else do I need to know?    

Location: This position is open to candidates based in the Republic of Ireland OR the United Kingdom (remote working available with occasional site visits)   

Contract type: Permanent employment contract   

Start date: ASAP  

Salary: Commensurate with experience   

Hours: Full time    

Our compensation package includes:  

• Competitive salary 

• Enhanced holiday entitlement increasing with service 

• Company sick pay and family friendly pay 

• Flexible working hours 

• Remote working/working from home options 

• Enhanced pension scheme based on service  

• Continuous career development 

How to apply?   

Please submit your CV and answer all application questions in order to have your application considered. We ask that you refrain from using Generative AI tools in your application submission. References will be required prior to appointment and candidates must be eligible to work in the country the role requires.   

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are a Disability Confident committed and Living Wage employer.   

At Trilateral Research, we value privacy and data protection rights. We have a longstanding data protection culture and promote robust ethical standards in data management and research ethics. Please read our Recruitment Privacy Notice in relation to our recruitment activities before submitting your application to work with us.