An established professional services organisation is hiring a
Data Protection Advisor
to support the delivery of data protection and privacy compliance services across a diverse client base. The role focuses on providing practical, risk‑based advice, supporting ongoing compliance initiatives, and contributing to high‑quality project delivery. Reporting to a senior manager, the successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders across multiple engagements.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver data protection advisory and managed services, including privacy notices, briefing papers, consent materials, and reviews of policies and agreements.
* Conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), compliance audits, gap analyses, and data mapping exercises.
* Support broader data governance and regulatory compliance activities.
* Apply peer review processes and quality controls to ensure accuracy and consistency of outputs.
* Identify and manage risks and issues arising within client engagements.
* Support and manage client relationships, acting as a point of contact on assigned work.
* Prepare client reports, project plans, action trackers, and related documentation.
* Attend client meetings, workshops, and engagement activities as required.
* Contribute to written materials such as newsletters, briefings, and outreach content.
* Develop, review, and maintain data protection templates and documentation.
* Deliver assigned project tasks on time, coordinating inputs from other contributors where needed.
* Manage workload effectively, with awareness of timelines and delivery priorities.
Qualifications and Experience
* Postgraduate qualification in law, data protection, information governance, or a related discipline
and/or
a recognised data protection certification (e.g. CIPP/E or equivalent).
* Minimum
3 years' experience
in a data protection, privacy, or compliance role.
* Strong working knowledge of Irish, UK, and/or EU data protection legislation (including GDPR).
* Proven ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical organisational guidance.
* Experience managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a structured environment.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client‑focused approach.
Preferred
* Experience working in a consultancy or advisory environment.
* Experience drafting client‑facing content such as briefings or newsletters.
* Knowledge of data protection frameworks outside the EU.