Data Protection Consultant
Location: Hove - Brighton
Contract: 6 months
Work Setup: Hybrid - 1 or 2 days a week in the office
Salary: upto £550 per day PAYE or Umbrella


Who We Are
Legal & General is a UK-based financial services company offering insurance, investment, and retirement solutions, serving individuals and institutions with a focus on long-term wealth and risk protection.


What you’ll do:
*Support governance and compliance across employee and candidate data, ensuring operational alignment with central privacy policies
*Provide guidance on data privacy risks, controls, and mitigations while engaging with business stakeholders
*Manage legacy projects, DPIAs, and resource-intensive initiatives to ensure timely progress
*Contribute to continuous improvement and upskilling within Group HR
*Handle personal data using privacy systems (OneTrust desirable) and support ongoing system transitions
*Execute first-line processes, ensuring accurate and compliant data privacy operations


What you bring
*Minimum 3 years’ experience in data privacy/protection, preferably within HR, with up-to-date knowledge of legislation, processes, and policies
*CIPP/E or equivalent Practitioner qualification (essential)
*Experience with GDPR, DPIAs, and first-line governance frameworks
*Handling of employee or candidate data
*Familiarity with OneTrust or other privacy systems
*Strong organizational and project management skills, with ability to provide pragmatic guidance to stakeholders


What’s Next?
If you are ready to take the next step, apply now. Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.


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