Data Protection Advisor – 12 month contract

About The Job Games Workshop has an exciting opportunity for a Data Protection Advisor on a 12-month contract. We’re looking for someone passionate about delivering efficient service, using your skills day in and day out to help Games Workshop meet its compliance requirements. You’ll achieve this by adopting a practical, detailed approach and adhering to a streamlined process for Data Protection activities. In this role you’ll become a key member of a team that forms part of the wider Legal team, and we’ll rely on you to monitor compliance across privacy regulations. You’ll be adaptable having the ability to work within an evolving business ensuring Privacy Notices and Policies are up to date and compliant as the business changes You’ll understand the importance of accuracy combined with an unwavering determination of leaving no stone unturned as you manage data subject rights requests. Meticulously, you’ll coordinate searches or removal across Games Workshop’s systems and redact in line with regulatory guidance. You’ll always ensure data subject rights are upheld without breaching the data rights of others or disclosing sensitive information. We’re always focussed on continuous improvement and in this role; you’ll be given the opportunity to develop as you research and recommend solutions and Manage Privacy by Design projects from start to finish. You’ll believe in our approach and help champion it across Games Workshop as you guide departments through privacy by design processes and Privacy Principles for projects. Demonstrating a strong commitment to consistency you’ll operate at pace without losing accuracy to assist in the Auditing process by assessing evidence, allocating remedial actions and conducting departmental checks. You’ll handle general enquiries received in the privacy inbox as well as keeping track of the progress of matters and chasing information that has not been received in a timely manner. We’re looking for someone who has a genuine passion and interest in Data Protection who has the drive to succeed. Ideally, you’ll understand Data Protection regulations, be qualified CIPP/E and demonstrate consistent professionalism in accessing and handling sensitive business and personal data. Always maintaining a hardworking and diligent approach using your time management skills will ensure you can manage a busy workload. If this sounds like the role for you Apply today: Working at Games Workshop At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work. Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is even more important than your skills and experience. The Warhammer World site is based just outside of Nottingham city centre and benefits from a nearby tram stop and free onsite car parking. In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%, profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets) and option to join our Share Save scheme. Oh and let’s not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products! Other Essential Information Location: This position is granted on a hybrid working basis where you will be expected to work out of our head office in Lenton, twice a week Closing date for applications is midnight, UK time, Sunday 19th July 2026 How to Apply To apply, please send us a letter or a video telling us why you want this job. This is a great opportunity for you to let us know that you understand what we are looking for. Please include an up-to-date CV to support your application. When you’re ready, please click apply, below.