Operational Compliance Specialist

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. Maintain the subprocessor register and manage reviewing, onboarding, and client notification of subprocessor changes .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £28,880 - £36,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GDPR compliance, data subject rights processes, and EMEA regulatory requirements. Proficient in managing client communications, compliance documentation, and privacy audits while maintaining exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

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GDPR ComplianceData Subject Rights ProcessesPrivacy Certification (CIPT, CIPP/E)Client Communication ManagementRegulatory Engagement

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Hard Skills

Data Retention ManagementAccess Control ComplianceDSAR ManagementPrivacy MonitoringRisk AssessmentRegulatory DocumentationJira Ticket ManagementUK GDPR KnowledgeCriminal-Record Data ComplianceEMEA Reporting Requirements

Soft Skills

Exceptional Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsDiscretion and ConfidentialityAbility to Manage Multiple PrioritiesExcellent Written and Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

AI Tools (Claude)Compliance Management SoftwareDocument Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPTCIPP/E

Industry Keywords

EMEA ComplianceData Processing AgreementsPrivacy ObligationsUK Disclosure RegimesBackground Check Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain the subprocessor register and manage reviewing, onboarding, and client notification of subprocessor changes
Administer data retention schedules by data category and jurisdiction
Coordinate deletion and archiving activities and maintain supporting documentation
Support access control compliance and periodic access reviews
Manage DSAR intake, coordinate fulfilment, and track regulatory deadlines
Support privacy monitoring, testing, and audits
Maintain compliance documentation, processing activity registries, and risk assessments
Act as first point of contact for client privacy and EMEA regulatory queries
Prepare subprocessor update notices and other privacy-related client communications
Maintain client-specific compliance records for data processing agreements and privacy obligations
Track EMEA reporting requirements and filing deadlines
Maintain the EMEA compliance calendar and assist with regulatory correspondence
Support credentialing and onboarding/offboarding compliance for EMEA clients and vendors
Audit criminal-record screening files for eligibility and procedural compliance
Prepare first-line responses to client and regulator inquiries about screening checks
Maintain privacy and EMEA compliance process documentation
Liaise with Operations on privacy-adjacent process design and workflow improvements
Triage and manage Jira tickets relating to privacy and EMEA compliance matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post-secondary education in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
Practical working knowledge of GDPR and data subject rights processes
Experience engaging with regulatory or quasi-governmental bodies such as the ICO, a privacy commissioner, or equivalent authority
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
Comfortable working across compliance, operations, and client-facing functions
Professional privacy certification through the IAPP, such as CIPT or CIPP/E, is considered a strong asset
Comfortable using AI tools such as Claude to support drafting communications, summarising regulatory guidance, and improving workflow efficiency
Working knowledge of UK disclosure regimes: DBS, Disclosure Scotland, and AccessNI, including check levels and eligibility rules
Understanding of registered body, umbrella body, and responsible organisation obligations
Knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 requirements for criminal-record data
Authorization to work in the UK is required by the application form
Successful candidate must complete a background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

20 days of annual leave to start, plus up to 3 additional Performance Days
Company-paid benefits
Remote-friendly and supportive flexible remote arrangements
Work-from-home allowance
Professional development budget
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