Job Description

Data Privacy and Security Specialist - 14 month contract - Gaydon - On site 4-5 days per week - £31.92 Umbrella

**Unlock Your Potential: Become a Data Privacy and Security Specialist Today!**

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This company, a leader in the cutting-edge automotive industry, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Data Privacy and Security Specialist to join its prestigious team. Based in the innovative hub of Gaydon, this role offers the unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that are shaping the future of mobility. If you're passionate about protecting personal data and ensuring privacy compliance within an exciting and fast-paced environment, then this is the perfect role for you.

**What You Will Do:**

- Conduct comprehensive Privacy risk assessments on a variety of projects, including in-vehicle infotainment, cloud processing, and connected vehicle products.

- Provide expert advice on EU and UK Data Protection Legislation (GDPR) compliance to engineering teams.

- Identify and articulate privacy compliance risks, complex data flows, and the role of third parties in data handling.

- Ensure adherence to international data transfers, industry-specific guidelines, data minimisation techniques, and data subject rights.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed privacy requirements into project designs from inception.

- Stay abreast of the latest developments in data privacy and security, applying this knowledge to safeguard the company's innovative projects.

**What You Will Bring:**

- A background as a legal or technology specialist, with proven experience in a dedicated Privacy role.

- Proven track record of completing Privacy risk assessments.

- Excellent written communication skills.

- Qualifications such as CIPP/E, Law Degree, Engineering/IT Degree, or being a Qualified Lawyer are highly desirable.

- Experience in technical or technology-based processes, especially within Automotive, Engineering, IT, Software Development, or Banking sectors, is preferred.

**Company Contribution & Industry Information:**

This role is a cornerstone in ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of automotive innovation while adhering to the highest standards of data privacy and security. The Data Privacy and Security Specialist's contributions are crucial in maintaining trust and compliance as the company develops the next generation of automotive technologies and services.

**Location:**

This exciting opportunity is based at Gaydon, a hub of automotive innovation and home to some of the industry's most advanced research and development facilities.

**Your Next Step:**

If you're eager to make a significant impact in a role where your work will influence the future of automotive technologies, and you meet the qualifications listed above, we want to hear from you. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to be part of something truly transformative. Apply today to become the Data Privacy and Security Specialist that will help drive privacy and security excellence within a leading automotive company.

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