Data Protection Specialist

sse.com; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 49,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Ireland seeks a Data Protection Specialist to oversee GDPR obligations and support data protection matters. Responsibilities include breach investigations, compliance assistance, and improvements on data handling. The candidate should have substantial experience in data protection and be able to manage stakeholders effectively. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working patterns, and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Discounts on healthcare and gym memberships

Free online GP service

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Data Protection professional.
• Ability to identify effective solutions for governance, risk, and control.
• Strong reporting and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete breach investigations with business owners.
• Support compliance with data subject rights requests.
• Assist with Data Protection Impact Assessments.

Skills

Data Protection experience

Governance and risk knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Certified Data Protection Practitioner

Job description

Overview

Base Location: Dublin or Belfast

Salary: €49,400 - €74,200 (ROI) or £35,200 - £52,800 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

Reporting to the Data Protection Manager, our Data Protection Specialist is part of the Assurance, Risk and Data Protection team, which operates throughout the island of Ireland. You’ll provide support on all data protection matters, with responsibility for overseeing many GDPR obligations.

You will

• Work with the business owners to complete thorough and timely breach investigations.
• Ensure all incidents are fully investigated, with root cause and outcome being recorded.
• Provide support to each business area in complying with data subject rights requests, including subject access requests, right to erasure requests and statutory requests.
• Help implement improvements and lessons learned.
• Assist various business units with the completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments.

You have

• Demonstrable experience as a Data Protection professional, ideally being a certified Data Protection Practitioner.
• Knowledge in governance, risk and control concepts and application, with the ability to identify effective solutions.
• Strong analytical, reporting and organisation skills, capable of operating effectively and making calculated decisions in sometimes challenging situations.
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead delivery through others.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of liaising with individuals at all levels within the organisation and having the confidence to challenge in a professional and proactive way when necessary.

Please ensure that you have highlighted your specific DataProtection experience in your application.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We\'re investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world\'s largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

SSE Airtricity, supplies around 750,000 domestic and commercial gas, electricity and home energy services customers in the Republic and Northern Ireland. Around 40% of the electricity SSE Airtricity supplies to its customers on an island basis is generated from renewable sources - the greenest energy supply of any provider on the island and over three times the average on an all-island basis.

We have ambitious targets to help our customers on their journey to Net Zero by increasing the accessibility of green energy solutions through the provision of customer-driven propositions and we’re a partner to customers and stakeholders as they seek ways to respond to the climate crisis.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Andy on [e-mail] / 01738 340826 to discuss how we can support you.

We\'re dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We\'ll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we\'ll be taking your application further. If you\'re offered a role with SSE, you\'ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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