Data Protection and Compliance Officer

Data Protection and Compliance Officer 6-Month Fixed Term Contract 40 Hours Per Week Were looking for an experienced Data Protection and Compliance Officer to provide hands-on support across our clients privacy and compliance activities during a period of transition. This role combines day-to-day operational responsibility with the opportunity to review and improve the wider data protection framework. Youll act as the go-to advisor on privacy matters, ensuring compliance obligations are met while helping to shape a practical and effective future operating model. Key Responsibilities Manage Subject Access Requests (SARs), Right to Erasure requests and other Individual Rights Requests. Investigate privacy-related complaints, enquiries and data protection incidents. Support and advise business teams on day-to-day data protection matters. Maintain compliance documentation, including Records of Processing Activities (ROPA). Support and review Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs). Monitor compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and related legislation. Conduct a review of current data protection processes, controls and governance arrangements. Identify risks, gaps and opportunities for improvement. Produce recommendations and a practical roadmap for future enhancements. Support knowledge transfer and transition activities. About You Proven experience in data protection, privacy or compliance roles. Recognised privacy qualification (e.g. CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, BCS Data ..... full job details .....