Data Protection Specialist

Description

The Data Protection Analyst (12-month fixed-term contract) will support the Data Protection Lead in ensuring E.ON Next complies with UK data protection laws, including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. This role involves managing data subject requests, investigating data breaches, maintaining compliance records and supporting the implementation of data protection policies and procedures across the business.

• Assist in developing, reviewing, and implementing data protection policies, procedures and privacy notices.
• Maintain logs of DSRs and third-party information requests, contributing to audits and reporting.
• Manage and respond to data subject rights requests (SARs, erasure, portability), coordinating across teams to ensure compliance.
• Deliver data protection guidance, training, and awareness programs for employees.
• Investigate and document data breaches and security incidents, escalating to the ICO as required.
• Support the OSP team with tools and procedures for handling Subject Access Requests within regulatory timeframes.

Requirements

• For all successful candidates. Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider
• Collaborative mindset, able to work across teams to achieve shared goals.
• Qualified Data Protection Practitioner or equivalent data protection qualification.
• Proven ability to take ownership, drive decisions, and deliver outcomes with accountability.
• Experience conducting compliance checks, audits, and reporting KPIs.
• Experience working directly with regulatory bodies (e.g., ICO).
• Strong problem-solving skills with a holistic approach to solutions.
• Effective communicator capable of translating complex information into clear actions.
• Knowledge of different data subject request types (electronic, paper, USB/CD).
• Location – Nottingham E.ON Next office, Trinity House, 2 Burton St, Nottingham NG1 4BX - with travel to our other sites when required.
• Ability to influence and drive change effectively within an organisation.

Benefits

• Accessible & Supportive - Do you consider yourself as having a disability? As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and will make any adjustments needed during the process
• Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way
• Excellent parental leave allowance.
• Support at Every Stage of Life - We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone
• Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you
• Award-Winning Workplace - We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds
• Competitive salary
• Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance