Company: HAYS
Location: West Sussex
Job Description:Interim Data Privacy, GDPR, Data Protection, Compliance, DPIA’s, SAR’s, CIPP, Hybrid work, Burgess Hill
Your new company An international Pharmaceutical & Healthcare company based in Burgess Hill, Sussex. Offering hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office (variable days) to a thoroughly experienced Data Privacy Specialist for this interim assignment -6 months initially.
Your new role
Implement and maintain the privacy framework, ensuring compliance with applicable privacy legislation and internal governanceLead local data privacy initiatives, including training, awareness campaigns, and risk management programmesConduct and oversee DPIAs and ensure privacy by design in all projects and processesManage personal data breaches and incidents, including investigation, remediation, and reportingOversee DSARs and ensure compliance with individual rights under data protection law.Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and privacy documentationFacilitate local governance groups Promote a strong culture of compliance and data protection across the organisationWhat you’ll need to succeed
Proven experience in data privacy or a similar field, ideally within a regulated environmentYou will ideally be CIPP qualified or hold another recognised privacy certification. Experience in delivering data privacy compliance frameworks and/or programmes.You will ideally have experience in wider information governance practices – especially ISO 27001. In-depth knowledge of data privacy laws, in particular EU GDPR, UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.You will ideally have a background in the Pharmaceutical/ Healthcare/NHS sectors, although other industry backgrounds will be considered.Experience in emerging technologies such as AI and the evolving legislative framework is desirable but not essential.What you’ll get in return 6 month assignment initiallyExcellent pay rate £55-65ph via umbrella company in scope of IR3537.5 hour weekHybrid working, with 2 days a week in the office in Burgess Hill – (days will vary according to business needs)
What you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4775085…
Posted: April 2nd, 2026
