Senior Data Protection Officer
1 day ago
Edinburgh
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 • Introductory call, • Technical data protection scenario and presentation., • 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.