Data Protection Advisor

Trilateral Research is recruiting for a Data Protection Advisor , with proven expertise and experience in relation to data protection compliance, to join our Data Protection and Cyber-risk service.

As part of the team, you will be exposed to some of the most interesting data protection challenges of the day, which we resolve on behalf of our varied portfolio of clients. We deliver bespoke services to public, private and third sector clients in the UK and Ireland, supranational institutions, and international organisations. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be supported by a network of experts in delivering services to our clients on some of the most pressing issues of the day.

The candidate should have an excellent working knowledge of European data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and good organisational skills to support data protection improvement and project management for clients. If you are looking for a new challenge and you meet the essential criteria below, we would love to hear from you.

Our CompanyTrilateral Research is a leading multi-disciplinary research, consulting, and technology services development company with offices in the UK and Ireland. With award-winning services in research, data protection and cybersecurity, ethics innovation and sociotech insights, we focus on having a positive impact on society. This is an opportunity to join a well-established, but innovative company, with a collaborative, team-oriented culture.

Key responsibilitiesExecuting data protection support work and data protection compliance efforts required by clients including: - Providing outsourced DPO and DPO Assist services to clients, including tasks such as developing consent and privacy notices, managing SARs and guiding clients through personal data breaches - Fulfilling data protection compliance requirements including data protection impact assessments, compliance audits, gap analyses, data mapping services to aid in addressing risk management issues and complying with data protection requirements - Writing briefs for clients on relevant topic areas, including newsletter pieces and other outreach material - Attending and presenting at client meetings, as required - Business development tasks, including developing proposals and bids for new projects

Please note that the closing date for applications is the 11th of March at 12pm.

Skills and experienceEssential - An LLM, other relevant postgraduate qualification and/or CIPP/E or other data protection or information security compliance certifications - 2+ years’ experience in data protection role - Thorough working knowledge of Irish or UK and EU data protection legislation (including GDPR); knowledge of national data protection legislation for the US or other EU countries is a plus - Ability to analyse legislative requirements and translate these into organisational practices and solutions - Project management skills, a proven track record of leading projects to successful completion - Stakeholder management skills and experience - Excellent writing and communication skills - Strong attention to detail

Desirable - Experience of business development and proposal/tender writing - Strong client management and customer service skills - Experience of writing newsletters and outreach materials - Experience of working in large/complex organisations

What else do I need to know?Location: This position is open to candidates based in the Republic of Ireland OR the United Kingdom (remote working available with occasional site visits).Contract type: Permanent employment contractStart date: Approx. April 2024Salary: Commensurate with experienceHours: Full time

Our compensation package includes: - Competitive salary - Enhanced holiday entitlement increasing with service - Company sick pay and family friendly pay - Flexible working hours - Remote working/working from home options - Enhanced pension scheme based on service - Continuous career development

How to apply?Please submit your CV and answer all application questions, linking your experience to our requirements in order to have your application considered. References will be required prior to appointment and candidates must be eligible to work in the country the role requires.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are a Disability Confident committed and Living Wage employer.

At Trilateral Research, we value privacy and data protection rights. We have a longstanding data protection culture and promote robust ethical standards in data management and research ethics. Please read our Recruitment Privacy Notice in relation to our recruitment activities before submitting your application to work with us.