Data Protection Specialist

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Data Protection Specialist - 12 Month Contract

Currently working with a leading, forward-thinking organisation that’s looking for an experienced Data Protection Specialist (contract) to join their high‑performing Data Protection & Information Security team. This person will have a good level of experience in privacy and data protection laws and operational processes.

Candidates from a financial services (FinTech), insurance (InsurTech) or a HealthTech background are of priority.

You’ll be playing a key role in strengthening privacy operations, ensuring compliance with data protection laws, and supporting the delivery of technology transformation projects. This is a hands‑on role and a fantastic opportunity to join a organisation that is passionate about privacy, in which you will help shape data protection practices.

Key Experience includes:

A financial services (FinTech), insurance (InsurTech) or a HealthTech background
Strong background in privacy or operational data protection roles
Working knowledge of GDPR, PECR, and UK DPA 2018
Proven ability to manage Subject Rights Requests and Data Subject Access Requests
Experience conducting Data Risk Assessments, DPIAs, and breach investigations
Understanding of IT systems / information security
Excellent stakeholder management
Pragmatic, adaptable, and delivery‑focused mindset
Experience with OneTrust or other privacy tools is a nice to have

This is a initial 12 months contract, paying very strong, market leading rates and inside IR35 – Hybrid - 3x a week in London

If interested, please apply now! or email your CV to william.sharp@lafosse.com for more details

About the Company

La Fosse is on a mission to help our customers achieve their ambitions, working by their side to create a total talent solution from the classroom to the boardroom. Our vision is simple: to lead by example to achieve a change in the standards of care within our industry. We partner with our customers to build solutions for their business and people challenges, leveraging our recruitment, academy, solutions, and executive search offerings. Our expert teams work at all levels on a permanent, contract, interim, and executive ... Know more

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