Data Protection Consultant Opportunities, Leeds

Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE
Location: Leeds Head Office, Hybrid
Contract: Full time, 37 hours per week
Date posted: 26 August 2025

About Data Protection People

Data Protection People (DPP) is one of the UK’s leading data protection consultancies. We support hundreds of clients across many sectors with practical, expert advice. Our work is varied and fast moving, and no two days are the same. You will join a collaborative team of Data Protection Consultants who share knowledge and solve problems together.

We are hiring two standout Data Protection Consultants to join our consulting team. Both roles are client facing and will act as outsourced Data Protection Officers for a portfolio of organisations. You will gain experience across many sectors, learn from colleagues with different backgrounds and specialities, and deliver clear, pragmatic solutions for clients.

Many successful Data Protection Consultants began their careers as a Data Protection Officer. If you have worked as a DPO and want to broaden your impact across multiple organisations, this is an excellent next step.

Key Responsibilities

Consulting and outsourced DPO services

• Act as an outsourced Data Protection Officer for clients across different sectors.
• Deliver consultancy across GDPR, UK DPA 2018, and FOI, including audits, advisory projects, and compliance reviews.
• Guide clients through SARs, DPIAs, RoPAs, data breach handling, and regulator engagement where appropriate.
• Translate legal and technical requirements into practical actions that non specialists can follow.
• Keep clients informed about regulatory changes and best practice, and help them plan improvements.

Quality, collaboration, and knowledge sharing

• Work with fellow consultants to review approaches, share insight, and produce strong solutions.
• Contribute to DPP toolkits, templates, and our internal reference library.
• Support thought leadership, for example blogs, webinars, and our GDPR podcast where relevant.

What We Are Looking For

Essential

• Proven experience in data protection, for example GDPR, UK DPA 2018, FOI.
• Recognised data protection qualification, for example CIPP/E, CIPM, or similar.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust and explain complex topics clearly.
• Strong organisation and time management across multiple clients and projects.
• Proactive, solution focused mindset, with attention to detail and quality.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Data Protection Officer.
• Interest in contributing to blogs, webinars, or podcasts.

Why Join DPP

You will gain broad sector experience, clear career pathways, and support for further qualifications. Our team combines legal, technical, and operational expertise, which allows consultants to learn quickly and deliver measurable outcomes for clients.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 DOE.
• Up to 38 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Hybrid working and free on site parking near Leeds city centre.
• Company pension and life insurance.
• Casual dress and regular company events.

Key Details

• Job type: Full time, permanent.
• Location: Hybrid, Leeds Head Office, LS3 1HS. You must be able to commute or plan to relocate.
• Work authorisation: United Kingdom required.

How To Apply

Main contact and hiring manager: Catarina Santos.

Please email your CV and a short cover letter to
[email protected] and
[email protected].

Work location: Hybrid remote in Leeds LS3 1HS.

FAQ

Can a Data Protection Officer move into a Data Protection Consultant role

Yes. Many of our consultants previously worked as a Data Protection Officer. Consulting offers wider sector exposure, a broader range of projects, and the chance to deliver outcomes across multiple organisations.

What makes consulting at DPP a strong next step

You will join a supportive team, access shared toolkits and templates, and collaborate with specialists from different backgrounds. This helps you deliver high quality work and develop faster than in most single organisation roles.