John Sisk & Son

Data Protection Specialist

Location IE-Dublin-Dublin
ID 2025-1636
Category
Legal
Position Type
Full Time

Overview

 

Sisk is seeking a Data Protection Specialist to join our team and support the Data Protection Manager in ensuring compliance with global data protection laws and regulations. This role plays a key part in safeguarding personal data and maintaining the trust of our clients and employees. The successful candidate will contribute to data governance, provide operational support, and help strengthen awareness and accountability across the organisation.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining data protection policies, procedures and guidelines in line with GDPR, the AI Act and other applicable frameworks

  • Support the handling of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) along with requests for rectification, erasure and other data subject rights inquiries

  • Conduct and support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs) for projects and new initiatives

  • Maintain accurate records of processing activities (ROPA) through data inventories and mapping of data flows

  • Assist in the development and delivery of training and awareness programmes to strengthen data protection culture across the business

  • Support the Data Protection Manager in managing data breaches and security incidents, including documentation and reporting to authorities where required

  • Partner with IT, HR, Compliance and other teams to embed data protection into operational practices and new projects

Experience

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a data protection, privacy, compliance or governance role

  • Previous experience in administration, compliance or risk management with interest in privacy may be considered with on-the-job learning

  • Strong understanding of global data protection regulations including GDPR

  • Familiarity with technology and IT security principles

  • Experience supporting multiple projects with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong drafting ability with experience preparing guidance, policies or business communications

Qualifications

  • Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team

  • High attention to detail with ability to deliver pragmatic, actionable advice

  • Professional certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM or CIPT are highly desirable

  • Degree in law, business, IT or a related discipline would be an advantage but not essential

Additional Information

At Sisk we are committed to protecting the privacy of our people and partners. We offer competitive salary and benefits, flexible working arrangements, structured professional development and a collaborative culture that values integrity, accountability and respect.

We are an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. Our recruitment practices are aligned with the EU Pay Transparency Directive, GDPR, the EU AI Act, UK equality legislation, US EEOC requirements and international best practice.

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