# Data Protection Specialist

> Vero HR Ltd · United Kingdom (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-26

**Salary:** GBP 40,000–45,000

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Ref: 398

## Description

Are you passionate about data protection, information governance, and helping organisations navigate complex regulatory requirements? Do you enjoy building trusted client relationships and providing practical solutions to real-world compliance challenges?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated **Data Protection Specialist** to join our growing consultancy team, supporting a diverse portfolio of clients across healthcare, digital health, MedTech, and wider regulated sectors. From innovative start-ups to established organisations, you'll play a key role in helping clients achieve and maintain compliance while enabling business growth.

**About the opportunity:**

This is a **remote position** with flexible working, designed to support a healthy work-life balance. You'll collaborate with a talented team and meet in person for team events at least quarterly (all expenses covered). Like the existing consultancy roles within the business, you'll work directly with a variety of clients, providing expert guidance and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

**In this role, you will:**

-    Provide expert advice on data protection, privacy, and information governance requirements
-   Conduct and support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
-   Draft and review Data Sharing Agreements, Data Processing Agreements, and privacy documentation
-   Support clients with Subject Access Requests and data subject rights management
-   Investigate and manage personal data breaches and support incident response activities
-   Assist clients with compliance against UK GDPR and relevant healthcare information governance requirements
-   Support NHS DSPT and DTAC submissions where required
-   Develop and implement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
-   Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor
-   Work closely with internal specialists and clients to deliver successful project outcomes
-   Manage multiple client engagements in a fast-paced consultancy environment

**Essential experience:**

-   Strong understanding of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
-   Experience conducting DPIAs and supporting privacy compliance programmes
-   Excellent written communication and policy drafting skills
-   Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities
-   Ability to explain complex regulatory requirements in a practical and understandable way
-   Highly organised, methodical, and detail-oriented
-   Comfortable managing multiple priorities and client requirements
-   Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team
-   A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving

**Why you will love working here:**

-   An excellent salary between £40,000 and £45,000 depending on experience
-   28 days annual leave including bank holidays and your birthday off!
-   Fully remote working with quarterly in-person events We gather for face-to-face team events every quarter with all expenses covered to foster connection and collaboration.
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-   Training & Development: Ongoing access to professional training and personal development initiatives to help you grow both personally and professionally.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine your passion for data protection with meaningful client interaction, professional development, and the flexibility of remote working, we'd love to hear from you.

## Apply

[Apply at Vero HR Ltd](https://apply.workable.com/vero-hr-ltd/j/17722E5DD3/apply)

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