Data Privacy Consultant

Data Privacy Consultant

Posted 1 day ago by X4 Technology

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£50 Per hour
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Hybrid
Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
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Cloud Computing Cloud Technology Data Loss Prevention Data Privacy Laws Data Protection Strategy Data Sharing Information Governance Management Project Management Stakeholder Management

Summary: The Data Privacy Consultant role involves designing and implementing data loss prevention controls and conducting privacy risk assessments to ensure compliance with data protection regulations. The consultant will act as a trusted advisor, translating data protection requirements into practical guidance for stakeholders. This position is hybrid, requiring one day a week in Warwickshire, and offers a competitive day rate. The contract length is between 3 to 6 months, with a start date in February 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and enhance DLP controls, policies, and processes to reduce the risk of data leakage.
  • Support and conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and privacy risk assessments.
  • Assess data sharing arrangements to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, providing clear guidance on data protection requirements.
  • Contribute to the development of data protection policies and operating models across client organisations.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience in data protection, privacy, or information governance roles.
  • Practical experience with Data Loss Prevention concepts and tooling.
  • Experience supporting or leading DPIAs and privacy risk assessments.
  • Solid understanding of data protection regulations (e.g. UK GDPR / EU GDPR).
  • Experience with privacy management tools (e.g. OneTrust) is desirable.

Salary (Rate): £50.00/hr

City: Warwickshire

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Data Privacy Consultant

Location: Hybrid (1 day a week in Warwickshire)

Day Rate: £300-350/day (OUTSIDE IR35)

Contract Length: 3-6 Months

Technical Project Manager - Role & Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and enhance DLP controls, policies, and processes to reduce the risk of data leakage across systems and platforms.
  • Support and conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and privacy risk assessments for new and existing products, systems, and data uses.
  • Assess data sharing arrangements, including inter-company and third-party data flows, ensuring compliance with relevant data protection regulations and contractual obligations.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, translating data protection requirements into clear, practical guidance.
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of data protection policies, standards, and operating models across client organisations.

Technical Project Manager - Required Experience

  • Proven experience working in data protection, privacy, or information governance roles, ideally within a consultancy or multi-client environment.
  • Practical experience with Data Loss Prevention concepts, tooling, and operational processes (e.g. endpoint, email, cloud, or network DLP).
  • Demonstrable experience supporting or leading DPIAs, privacy risk assessments, and data sharing reviews.
  • Solid understanding of data protection regulations (e.g. UK GDPR / EU GDPR) and how they apply in real-world business and technical contexts.
  • Experience with privacy management tools (e.g. OneTrust – desirable, not essential) and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Interviews: February 2026

Start Date: February 2026

How to Apply: Apply to Gary Hargreaves at X4 Technology to learn more about the role or connect with me on LinkedIn to hear about regular job updates available with X4 Technology

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