Data Privacy Specialist

Job Title: GDPR Compliance Specialist Department: Plant HR Employment Type: Contract: (12 Months, with potential to extend) (No Sponsorship Available) Location: Coventry (Hybrid Working Model - typically 3 days on-site per week, subject to change) Role Purpose: The purpose of this role is to embed compliance under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by managing the end-to-end process for Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR), Pre-Action Protocols (PAPs), and other information requests from third parties (e.g., solicitors, government departments) and employees. This is a high-priority function, as the organisation is legally bound to respond within strict statutory deadlines. Key Responsibilities: • Take full ownership of the end-to-end process for responding to DSARs, PAPs, and other third-party information requests. • Analyse and review employee master data and other sensitive information to ensure compliant, accurate, and timely responses. • Work independently and proactively, managing your own workload to meet tight legal deadlines. • Collaborate effectively within an existing team of 5, reporting to the Process Delivery Manager, and consider wider team needs. • Communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation and with external parties (solicitors, DWP, etc.). • Utilise strong analytical and critical thinking skills to make swift, risk-based decisions. • Ensure meticulous organisation and prioritisation of a complex and sensitive workload. • Generate and maintain team activity reporting to track performance and compliance. Essential Skills & Experience: • Proven experience in a similar compliance-focused role or within a highly sensitive business area. • In-depth knowledge of data subject access rights, specifically the “right to access” under GDPR. • Exceptional ability to work autonomously, taking full ownership and responsibility for deliverables. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels. • Excellent influencing and organisational skills. • Resilient and energetic, with the ability to deliver high-quality results under significant time constraints. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting. • Agile, with high integrity and a positive, collaborative impact on colleagues and the organisation. Desirable Skills & Experience: • A relevant degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience. • Experience working within an HR Shared Service environment. • Hands-on experience with People Data systems, specifically SuccessFactors. • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint). • Experience using a range of tools within Adobe Acrobat for document redaction and management. • Demonstrable project management and problem-solving skills, particularly in overcoming technological challenges that could impact statutory deadlines.

Location: Coventry, UK, GB

Posted Date: 9/16/2025