Senior Risk & amp ; Compliance Consultant , Data Privacy , DPO , – Howden Career Site

We are seeking an experienced Senior Risk & Compliance Consultant (Data Privacy Consultant / DPO) for an initial 12 month fixed-term contract to work from any of our UK offices (hybrid working with flexibility). This position is ideally full-time (36.25 hours) however part-time (4 days) will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple client engagements simultaneously across a range of sectors in a busy consulting environment
• Proactively assess and improve clients’ data protection and privacy posture, including Privacy gap analyses and audits; Risk assessments and DPIAs, including for new technologies and data uses; and Policy, procedure, and framework development
• Assess and advise on the privacy implications of processing personal data using AI and automated decision‑making technologies
• Conduct third‑party and supplier privacy assessments, including data processing due diligence and ongoing assurance
• Produce clear, well‑structured audit and assessment reports with practical, prioritised recommendations
• Provide calm, pragmatic advice during reactive scenarios, including Data breaches and incident response; Regulatory notifications and communications; and Data subject rights requests (access, erasure, rectification, etc.)
• Deliver privacy education and training, tailored to different audiences and levels of knowledge
• Act as a trusted advisor, helping clients balance regulatory requirements with business objectives across differing regulatory and operational contexts
• Communicate effectively with operational teams, senior leaders, and non‑technical stakeholders, avoiding unnecessary jargon or alarmism
• Work collaboratively with legal, information security, and business teams to embed privacy into day‑to‑day operations
• Maintain awareness of relevant data protection laws, regulatory guidance, and best practices (e.g. GDPR, UK GDPR)

Requirements

• Proven experience working in a busy, multi‑client environment supporting organisations across multiple sectors, either in consultancy or an equivalent in‑house role; with hands‑on experience delivering both proactive privacy advisory services and reactive support
• Ability to quickly understand different business models, risk profiles, and regulatory environments, and tailor privacy advice accordingly
• Practical experience handling data breaches and incident response and data subject rights requests
• Experience assessing AI and automated processing activities involving personal data, including understanding risk, transparency, and accountability considerations
• Demonstrated ability to conduct third‑party privacy risk assessments, including review of suppliers, processors, and data sharing arrangements
• Capability to produce high‑quality, structured written outputs, including audit and assessment reports
• Experience designing and delivering privacy training and awareness sessions
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate privacy requirements into clear, concise business decisions and communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical audiences
• Broader business understanding, enabling pragmatic advice that aligns privacy compliance with operational and commercial realities
• Experience working across regulated and non‑regulated sectors (e.g. financial services, healthcare, technology, public sector, retail)
• Experience working closely with information security or cybersecurity teams (an advantage)
• Understanding of technical security controls and how they intersect with privacy and AI risk
• Professional certification such as Certified Data Protection Officer (DPO) or CIPP/M or other IAPP certifications

Benefits

• Competitive discretionary annual bonus.
• Core benefits including life assurance of four times salary, income protection of 75% of salary for up to five years, and single private medical insurance cover.
• A generous pension scheme.
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 27 days after five years’ service.
• Access to the Howden flexible benefits programme, offering a wide range of benefits and discounts to support your wellbeing, family life and lifestyle.

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