We’re a data governance consultancy helping our clients to build stakeholder trust by delivering data privacy made positive globally and locally. We have been providing practical data protection advice to commercial and non-profit organisations in over 60 countries for more than 10 years.
Securys is an integrated consultancy business. Our team includes lawyers, technologists, risk analysts, business process designers and governance experts. We have built proprietary tools and techniques that work with the class-leading GRC products to simplify and streamline the hardest tasks in assuring data privacy, information security and AI governance. We are delighted to be corporate members of the IAPP, and foundation supporters of their AIGP programme; all our consulting colleagues are supported to obtain at least one IAPP certification. We are ISO27001 and ISO27701 certified and also love biscuits (more than cookies).
Role
A Securys Consultant supports the delivery of data protection, privacy, AI and data governance services to clients while developing specialist expertise and consulting capability.
You will be responsible for independently delivering assigned workstreams and client deliverables, supporting client compliance programmes, and contributing to the successful delivery of projects under the guidance of more senior consultants and practice leaders.
You are expected to display strong legal and technical knowledge, develop client relationship skills, and demonstrate increasing ownership of consulting outcomes.
Key Performance Expectations
A successful Consultant is able to:
- Deliver assigned work independently and to a high standard.
- Manage deadlines and priorities effectively.
- Build positive working relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Communicate proactively when issues, risks or delays arise.
- Produce accurate and practical client deliverables.
- Demonstrate growing expertise in privacy and data protection.
- Actively seek feedback and apply learning to improve performance.
- Contribute positively to team objectives and delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
Service Delivery
- Assist clients with privacy-related requests and enquiries.
- Support client calls and meetings
- Complete assigned privacy deliverables, including:
- Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
- Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs)
- Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs)
- Supplier Due Diligence Assessments
- Data Mapping Exercises
- Compliance Reviews
- Gap Analysis
- Draft and update:
- Privacy Notices
- Policies
- Procedures
- Governance Documentation
- Maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPAs).
- Support privacy program implementation activities.
Project Support
- Deliver assigned workstreams within agreed timescales.
- Maintain project documentation and trackers.
- Escalate risks, issues and delays in a timely manner.
- Participate in project meetings and client workshops.
- Contribute to project planning and delivery discussions.
- Support the preparation of client reports and recommendations.
Regulatory & Technical Activities
- Monitor developments in data privacy and data protection legislation.
- Research regulatory guidance and emerging privacy topics.
- Support client compliance activities relating to:
- Data Protection Laws and Regulations
- Information Security Standards
- Data Governance
- AI Governance
Team Contribution
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues across projects.
- Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute ideas for improving processes, templates and service delivery.
- Participate actively in internal training and professional development activities.
Operational Responsibilities
- Meet utilisation and delivery expectations.
- Manage workload effectively and communicate capacity concerns promptly.
- Maintain confidentiality and professional standards at all times.
- Support quality assurance activities as requested.
- Record billable time accurately and daily.
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes
Essential
- 3-5 years' experience in data privacy, information governance, compliance, information security or similar.
- Experience supporting privacy projects, risk assessments or compliance initiatives.
- Understanding of privacy and data protection principles.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Good stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient user of Microsoft 365 applications.
- Willingness to learn and continuously develop expertise.
Desirable
- CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, AIGP or equivalent certification (or working towards).
- Experience conducting:
- Privacy risk assessments
- Data mapping exercises
- Supplier assessments
- Experience supporting privacy program implementation.
- Understanding of ISO 27001 or related governance frameworks.
- Experience with governance, risk and compliance platforms.
- Experience supporting client-facing consultancy engagements.
- Experience producing policies, privacy notices and governance documentation.
Company Benefits
- 15 days annual leave per year
- Private Health and Life Insurance
- Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 5% and employee contributions of 5%
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Professional certification support (CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, AIGP, etc.)
- Flexible working arrangements
