Senior Privacy Analyst

Rolls-Royce SMR

. Lead the day-to-day operation of core privacy processes .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeDerby • United KingdomSenior💰 £50,650 - £66,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UK GDPR compliance, Data Protection Act 2018, and operational privacy processes, with a focus on managing Data Subject Requests and conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments. Proven ability to engage stakeholders and strengthen risk-based privacy controls within an organization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

UK GDPR UnderstandingData Subject Request ManagementData Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) ManagementStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Data Protection Act 2018Privacy PrinciplesRisk-Based Decision-MakingPrivacy Process DesignData Breach Response

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

IAPP CIPP/EIAPP CIPMIAPP CIPT

Industry Keywords

Data ProtectionPrivacy ProgrammeDPIA ProcessRisk-Based Privacy ControlsBPSS ClearanceDBS CheckFinancial Probity Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the day-to-day operation of core privacy processes
Manage all Data Subject Requests
Own and maintain the Record of Processing Activities
Drive ROPA updates across the organisation
Establish and operationalise the DPIA process
Embed privacy in projects
Act as the first point of contact for privacy queries
Support data breach responses
Report directly to the Head of Information Management and external Data Protection Officer
Strengthen and evolve the organisation’s risk-based privacy controls and privacy programme

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid understanding of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, privacy principles, and operational privacy processes
Experience delivering privacy activities including DSR handling, DPIAs, ROPA management, and risk-based decision-making
Strong stakeholder engagement skills
Experience designing or operating privacy processes within a wider organisation
Applicants must obtain BPSS clearance
Satisfactory completion of a DBS check
Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
IAPP qualifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or CIPT are beneficial but not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-related bonus of up to 12.5%
Benefits allowance of £2,200
Pension with 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
28 days holiday plus public holidays
Ability to buy or sell up to 4 holiday days
Private Medical Insurance (BUPA single cover healthcare)
Life Assurance of 6x pensionable pay
£250 one-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
Flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment
Opportunities for career growth
Culture valuing diversity, innovation, and continuous learning