Senior Data Protection Officer

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Edinburgh / £85000 - £85000 annum

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Salary
SALARY:

£85000 - £85000

Location

LOCATION

Edinburgh

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Senior Data Protection Officer

Edinburgh (Hybrid: 1 day per week in office)

£85,000 + Bonus

A leading global professional services firm is looking for a Senior Data Protection Officer to join their team and play a key role in data protection and regulatory compliance. With offices across the UK, Europe, and Asia, this is an opportunity to join a respected organisation that has been supporting financial institutions and corporate clients internationally for over 60 years.

The Role

Working within a collaborative compliance function, you'll support the firm's data protection framework and ensure ongoing alignment with global privacy and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the firm's data protection compliance programme, policies, and governance.
  • Provide advice on data handling, privacy risks, and regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure data compliance across operations and client engagements.
  • Contribute to training, awareness, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years' experience in a compliance, DPO, or data protection role.
  • Strong understanding of UK and international data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR).
  • Experience working in a regulated or professional services environment (e.g. financial services, consultancy).
  • Confident communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.

Interview Process

  1. Introductory chat
  2. Technical data protection scenario and presentation.
  3. Final discussion and sign-off interview.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global firm with a client-first, consultative approach, where you'll help shape the future of their data protection practices.

CONTACT

Kai Qamar

Recruitment Consultant

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