Your new company
An international Pharmaceutical & Healthcare company based in Burgess Hill, Sussex. Offering hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office (variable days) to a thoroughly experienced Data Privacy Specialist for this interim assignment -6 months initially.

Your new role


*Implement and maintain the privacy framework, ensuring compliance with applicable privacy legislation and internal governance
*Lead local data privacy initiatives, including training, awareness campaigns, and risk management programmes
*Conduct and oversee DPIAs and ensure privacy by design in all projects and processes
*Manage personal data breaches and incidents, including investigation, remediation, and reporting
*Oversee DSARs and ensure compliance with individual rights under data protection law.
*Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and privacy documentation
*Facilitate local governance groups
*Promote a strong culture of compliance and data protection across the organisation


What you’ll need to succeed
*Significant proven experience in data privacy or a similar field, ideally within a regulated environment
*You will ideally be CIPP qualified or hold another recognised privacy certification.
*Experience in delivering data privacy compliance frameworks and/or programmes.
*You will ideally have experience in wider information governance practices - especially ISO 27001.
*In-depth knowledge of data privacy laws, in particular EU GDPR, UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
*You will ideally have a background in the Pharmaceutical/ Healthcare/NHS sectors, although other industry backgrounds will be considered.
*Experience in emerging technologies such as AI and the evolving legislative framework is desirable but not essential.


What you’ll get in return
6 month assignment initially
Excellent pay rate £55-65ph via umbrella company in scope of IR35
37.5 hour week
Hybrid working, with 2 days a week in the office in Burgess Hill - (days will vary according to business needs)

What you need to do now
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