Compliance Consultant

Compliance Consultant - 37415287 - £28.54/hr umbrella rate Do you have a strong understanding of data access rights under GDPR? Elevate your career in compliance and make a real difference by embedding GDPR into an end-to-end process that protects people's rights every day. This Compliance Consultant role offers a high-priority opportunity to join a team of four, reporting into the Process Delivery Manager, where your sharp judgment, strong organisation, and confident communication will be truly valued. If you love turning complex regulations into clear, practical outcomes, the Compliance Consultant position is the perfect next step. What You Will Do: - Deliver GDPR-focused compliance across the end-to-end process for Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR), Pre-Action Protocols (PAPs) and other information requests from third parties, including solicitors, Jobcentre Plus and the Department for Work and Pensions. - Take ownership of accurate, timely handling of "right to access" requests, ensuring statutory deadlines are met with a strong focus on risk-based decisions. - Work collaboratively with the existing team to embed compliant ways of working and support consistent operational delivery across activity reporting. - Use Excel effectively to analyse employee master data and team activity reporting, supporting informed decision-making and operational improvements. - Provide clear, constructive communication at all levels, influencing stakeholders and helping move priorities forward under time constraints. - Tackle technological and process challenges proactively, including critical problem-solving where tools and systems impact delivery of legal timelines. What You Will Bring: - Experience working in a similar compliance environment or a sensitive business area, with a strong understanding of data access rights under GDPR. - The confidence to work independently and proactively, taking full responsibility for outcomes while balancing competing priorities. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders effectively at pace. - Highly competent Excel skills to support analysis of employee master data and reporting requirements. - Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, plus experience using a range of tools such as Adobe Acrobat, would be advantageous. The Compliance Consultant role supports this company's goal of dependable, high-quality service delivery by ensuring GDPR compliance is embedded into operational processes. You will help strengthen clarity, accountability and responsiveness across legal information requests, aligning with the standards expected from a professional HR and compliance function. Location: This Compliance Consultant role is based in Whitley, with position details centred around the Whitley Umbrella site. Interested?: Ready to make a meaningful impact as a Compliance Consultant? Apply now and take the next confident step in your compliance career. This role is Inside IR35. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.