OVERVIEW

Reporting to our Data Protection Team Lead and to the Data Protection Team Manager, the Junior Consultant will work directly with our clients to scope, analyse and implement data protection practices, processes, and procedures. In addition to this, the Junior Consultant role will complete and oversee the delivery of gap analyses, implementations and DPO services to our wide variety of customers.
The Junior Consultant will need to have excellent stakeholder management skills, as well as being able to manage their own time and projects, bring new ideas to the team and have a good understanding of information security standards and certifications. Due to the nature of the role, the position requires the ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously whilst ensuring a customer-centric approach.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Qualified in one or more of the following: GDPR Practitioner (or equivalent), Certified DPO, IAPP CIPP/E qualification, Degree with a focus on data protection or with combined experience and technical expertise in data protection, information governance, and data security (significant field experience may take the place of formal qualifications);
• Experience of working on consultancy projects (scoping, gap analysis, and implementation) an understanding of tailored service delivery to suit client size and requirements would be highly desirable;
• Knowledge of CCPA and other international privacy laws highly desirable;
• Specific region or sector expertise (e.g., Scotland, Northern Ireland, health and social care, financial services) highly desirable
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

• Lead and manage Data Protection projects, ensuring delivery is in line with client expectations;
• Act as an SME for all GDPR, PECR and other privacy-related matters;
• Work closely with the Sales to scope projects;
• Conduct Data Protection Gap Analyses and Implementations (data mapping, developing policies and procedures, records of processing, DPIAs, LIAs etc.,);
• Work closely with the Data Protection Team Lead to oversee the project management, scheduling, and delivery of all projects, completing and updating relevant records for reporting purpose.
• Deliver training as well as supporting clients with GDPR documentation, data breaches, and data subject access requests;
• Write content for articles and blog posts on data protection related topics;
• Any other appropriate job duties in line with the associated skill and experience of the post holder.