Data Governance and Privacy Consultant

Slalom is seeking a Data Governance and Privacy Consultant to join our Data & Technology Team. We believe in a world where every piece of data is trusted, valued, and never abused. Our data-rich world places a responsibility to protect fellow citizens from unscrupulous use of personal, confidential, and sensitive data and unwarranted impacts of data in the wrong hands. As Data Governance & Privacy professionals we support and advise clients to balance flexible use, effective management and a pragmatic approach to handling data to support insight and innovation.

• You have an entrepreneurial mindset and embrace a continuous learner mentality.


• You have a passion for data governance and privacy.


• You are an advocate for governance as an enabler and make the connection between the technical requirements and the business outcomes


You and what you bring:

• Regulatory Compliance Expertise: Understanding of data privacy laws and regulations such as The Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR etc., and the ability to interpret and apply them to various business contexts.


• Risk Assessment and Management: Proficiency in conducting risk assessments to identify potential threats to data security and privacy, as well as developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies.


• Data Governance Frameworks: Proficiency in designing and implementing data governance frameworks to establish policies, procedures, standards, and controls for effective data management, including data quality, retention, and access control.


• Consulting and Communication Skills: Strong consulting skills to assess client needs, communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner, and provide actionable recommendations for enhancing data privacy and security posture. This includes the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across different levels of the organisation.


Nice to have:

• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with information security technologies and tools, such as encryption, access management systems, data loss prevention (DLP), and security information and event management (SIEM) systems.


• Hands-on experience with Master Data Management and Data Cataloguing tools and approaches


• Data Strategy: Experience in creating data strategies to optimise organisational data usage and drive informed decision-making and business outcomes.
  
  We have a question for you - and it\u2019s something we\u2019re passionate about. Can you imagine a world in which you can truly love your life and your work? Well, we have some good news \u2013 creating that world and making this vision a reality is what we get out of bed for, it\u2019s our north star.


But what do we really mean when we talk about loving your life and your work? Let\u2019s look at the ways in which we help our team members to achieve this \u2013 and the \u2018how\u2019.

Deep connections, better outcomes

We have deep relationships with over 400 leading technology partners, and they love us for our innovative and outcome-based approach. Our people are passionate about solving our clients\u2019 problems using the tech that\u2019s the best solution for them. What\u2019s more, we\u2019re there to work side-by-side with our client teams to enable them for success long after we\u2019ve gone. We\u2019re all about momentum that outlasts us.

Flexibility

Life is busy, and we appreciate that. We\u2019re often juggling work, family, and personal commitments. We do everything we can to support our people in prioritising what matters to them while also working on high-impact projects that they\u2019ll love.

People-first

Great solutions start with great people. And those great people are at their best when they\u2019re empowered to be their true authentic selves. Through leading with kindness and empathy, and striving for equity, we\u2019re able to create better experiences for our people and our clients. Our culture is central to everything we do - encouraging passion and adventure, adaptiveness, and diversity of thought. Inclusion, diversity and equity is at the top of our agenda, we have created a community where we empower our team to be the best version of themselves.

Rewards

There\u2019s no shying away from it - the compensation and benefits on offer must be competitive too, right? We know that. That\u2019s why we have a dedicated team working with our leaders to ensure our packages are fair, competitive, and rewarding!

Take a look at the role below and if something sparks your interest, apply!

Slalom's Data & Technology Practice

At Slalom, we believe that through our trusted relationships with our clients, we can create modern data solutions that drive results and improve the world. You be joining a team in Manchester who cover capabilities that span the entirety of Data. Interested in Strategy? Have a passion for Architecture? Want to work in a team that is pushing the forefront of the latest technology in the ML and Ai space? We can offer you this. Slalom is agnostic when it comes to the technology we work with and we support clients in a range of cloud partnerships including AWS, Azure, Snowflake and Databricks to name but a few. We are interested in individuals who are passionate and curious about what is next., Slalom is a next-generation professional services company creating value at the intersection of business, technology, and humanity. With our fiercely human approach, we deeply understand our customers\u2014and their customers\u2014to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by over 700 technology partners, our nearly 12,000 team members in eight countries and 49 offices help people and organisations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all.\u202fWe\u2019re honoured to be consistently recognised as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune\u2019s 100 Best Companies to Work For nine years running. Learn more at slalom.com.