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Data Protection Specialist (Outside IR35)

Data Protection Specialist (Outside IR35)

Hybrid

Edinburgh, United kingdom

£ 600 /day

Freelance

11-12-2025

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Communication Risk Assessment

Job Specifications

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Data Protection Specialist for a contract until 31 March 2026 on a rate of £450-£600/day (Outside IR35). This role will be hybrid working with occasional onsite requirements.

Responsibilities:

- Undertake a review of third party contracts to identify all contracts containing data processing agreements and create an internal contract registers.

- Review all third party contracts where suppliers process personal data to ensure all required UK GDPR Articles 28 and 5(2) and DPA,2018 sections 59 and 34(3) contractual terms are in place and contracts have completed data processing agreement.

- Review procurement policies, procedures and guidance to ensure they include formalised data protection pre-assessment and post-assessment process in place for data processors.

- Undertake a data mapping exercise to develop a proof of concept/blueprint to complete data mapping for all processing.

- Any other data protection work as required.

Essential Skills:

- Recognised data protection qualification(s), and demonstrable experience in relevant discipline

- Ability to work on own initiative, to be able to organise prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines.

- Significant experience of appropriate risk assessment methodologies.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills

Desirable Skills:

- Previous experience of undertaking reviews to ensure compliance with controller/processor requirements.

Standard Disclosure/BPSS security clearance required.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.

About the Company

Venesky Brown has established itself as a prominent resourcing solutions provider since 2005, with a growing presence in various sectors including Infrastructure, Energy and Public Sector throughout the United Kingdom. Our diverse client portfolio enables us to deliver projects within multiple industries such as Local and Central Government, Further Education, Higher Education, Renewable Energy, Oil and Gas, as well as Major Road/Rail Infrastructure, spanning across the UK. For more information and live vacancies please vi... Know more