Data Protection Consultant / Data Protection Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are hiring data protection consultants / data protection officers to join our growing team.
The roles will work within our data protection team, which provides data protection and e-privacy consultancy and outsourced DPO services to a wide range of clients, from start-ups to global organisations.
The Role
Your role will be to assist clients to improve their data protection compliance and / or to act as their outsourced data protection officer. Your activities will include:
- Delivering data protection gap analysis consultancy
- Advising on steps required to meet compliance obligations
- Leading compliance remediation projects
- Responding to client queries
- Supporting clients' ongoing compliance
- Acting as outsourced data protection officer
The Candidate
We are seeking someone with at least 2 years or more experience of working in data protection. You will require:
- Good understanding of GDPR, DPA18 and PECR
- Knowledge of information security practices
- Good report writing and verbal communication skills
Ideally, you will also hold at least one recognised data protection qualification, such as:
- BCS / ISEB in Data Protection
- PDP Practitioner Certification in Data Protection
- IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM and/or CIPT
- GDPR Practitioner Certificate
The Package
The salary on offer will depend on experience and qualifications but will be between£35,000 and £50,000. Candidates with higher salary requirements are welcome to apply if they exceed the person profile, but should include a covering letter setting out their salary expectations.
We'll enrol you in our pension scheme and upon completion of probation you will qualify for additional benefits including private healthcare, life assurance and dental and optical cashback. You'll get 30 days of annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays).
Why Work for Us
Evalian support a wide range of clients and organisations. The work is interesting and varied and we operate a relaxed and flexible working environment and provide consultants with access to key resources, including the DataGuidance platform.
You'll work with a great team of more than 50 people specialising in data protection and information security. We put focus on knowledge sharing, continual development and support achievement of professional qualifications.
Location
The role can be office based, home based or hybrid. With this in mind, we are happy to receive applications from candidates in any part of the UK provided you can work effectively from home and are willing to travel to client sites from time to time.
If you are home based, you'll need to have a dedicated, secure, working area and reliable internet connection. We may request that you attend our offices or events from time to time for various purposes, but we’ll always provide you with advance notice. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £35,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Data Protection Consultant / Data Protection Officer roles across Evalian Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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