Data Protection Consultant

This is a great opportunity to join a strong privacy team that is undergoing a great deal of transformation, to be able to support Uniper's transformation. It is ideal for an experienced data protection expert who not only understands the law but has a great passion for building privacy programs, translating the law into action, with both local and central responsibilities. We are open to base location for the role from one of our Uniper UK location

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

We are open to base location for the role from one of our Uniper UK location

You will report to the Head of Data Protection, sitting in Germany. This role has both a local and central component.
You will Act as a DPO in the United Kingdom for UK entities, which includes all the statutory duties such as answering subject access requests, advising on UK-specific data protection issues, reviewing data protection agreements and so on
Additionally, you will support the groupwide business (located in and outside the EU) in answering queries from the business, reviewing data processing activities, reviewing data protection agreements, devising employee training plans and so on
You will also be a key component of the central team to draft and implement data protection processes and run projects to improve the Data Protection Management System

Your profile

Essential

Prior data protection related work, inhouse or in a law firm is essential, such that the individual is able to independently and competently advise stakeholders on data protection issues in a pragmatic manner, and carry out other daily data protection tasks on their own
Data Protection Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT or their equivalents from other certification bodies are mandatory
Knowledge of data protection laws including but not limited to the GDPR, such as UK Data Protection Act
Ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders
Ability to understand and envision privacy programs at a high level and transfer them to governance and processes
This role will require travel outside the United Kingdom. The selected candidate should be willing to do so a few times a year.
Fluent in English

Desirable

Qualified Solicitors in England and Wales are strongly preferred. Candidates without legal qualifications but with extensive data protection experience and certifications will be considered.
Prior inhouse experience is an advantage.
Prior experience with project and process management for Data Protection Management Systems is a great advantage
Ability to proactively identify areas of improvements in the DPMS and carry out improvement projects
Knowledge and interest of upcoming areas of the law in the EU, such as EU Data Act, EU AI act and so on
German (at least business fluency) is an advantage but not required

Your qualities

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.
Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:
Competitive salary
Personal development and Learning opportunities
Enhanced company pension - With up to 12% company contributions
26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Electric vehicle charging at our sites
In house Occupational Health Services
Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
Performance related benefits
Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, Health Care Cash plan or buy and sell extra holiday
Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

Your contact

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager Lauren- Lauren.Ryan-Grealish(at)Uniper.Energy

Please note, any CV's sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV's must be submitted via the online application process only.

Job information

Contract type:
Working Hours:
Start Date: 01.01.2025
Deadline: 05.03.2025
Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 DOE

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.