Contract jobs in United Kingdom

⭐ - Featured Role | Apply direct with Data Freelance Hub

Our client is seeking an experienced Data Protection Specialist to strengthen their data governance and compliance capabilities. This key role focuses on ensuring responsible and compliant handling of personal data across all operations. It is a contract position of unknown length, offered through Data Freelance Hub.

• Conducting and overseeing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for high‑risk processing activities.
• Managing third‑party vendor data protection risk from initial due diligence through ongoing monitoring.
• Overseeing personal data breach incident response, ensuring timely containment, investigation, and reporting.
• Monitoring and maintaining data retention processes, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and business requirements.

• Demonstrable expertise in data protection and privacy compliance (e.g., GDPR or equivalent frameworks).
• Strong understanding of data protection risk assessment and mitigation processes.
• Proven experience in data breach management and incident response coordination.

• Collaboratively curious—keen to engage with colleagues to find pragmatic, compliant solutions.
• Trustworthy and ethically minded, with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Resilient under pressure and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrates integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Listens actively and builds effective working relationships.
• Adaptable and proactive in staying up to date with evolving data protection requirements.

Location: London Area, United Kingdom

85 Great Portland Street, London, England, W1W 7LT