Data Compliance Executive

  • Sagacity
  • Apr 07, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Role Overview

We are continuously looking to update, improve and advance our compliance and Information privacy framework to ensure alignment of our obligations and responsibilities as a Data Controller under the UK data protection regulations, inclusive of UK GDPR and PECr.

Reporting to our Data Governance Manager, you will work within the Compliance team, driving compliance and data protection best practice.

Responsibilities

  • Management of Sagacity's permissions library and recording of all Individual level consents held on the marketing database
  • Managing both Internal and External stakeholders' data management requests and consulting with vendors and contractors
  • Managing and maintaining audit reporting and data seeding processes.
  • Working with the Data Governance Manager to complete due diligence and Information Security questionnaires and requests
  • Working with the Data Governance Manager to maintain DMA DataSeal, Data Protection, ISO and ICO accreditations and memberships
  • Working with the Data Governance Manager to suggest process improvements to ensure Sagacity remains compliant with the UK regulatory requirements such as UK GDPR, PECR, DUA Act
  • Working with the Data Governance Manager to administer the legal/compliance drives and SharePoint sites to ensure that record keeping is up to date
  • Managing and drafting ROPA's, LIA's, DPIAs / PIAs and privacy risk assessments
  • Assessing and monitoring privacy compliance activity
  • Providing support to draft privacy notices and fair processing notices
  • Working with the Data Governance Manager to administer the delivery of Internal Data Protection and Security training.
  • Troubleshooting compliance queries as instructed by the Data Governance Manager

Requirements

  • You will be expected to attend conferences, workshops, seminars to build your knowledge of compliance issues facing our business
  • You will need to build relationships with your colleagues and provide support as required
  • You will report to the Data Governance Manager but also work closely with the Data Compliance Executive and Head of Legal

Competencies, Knowledge & Skills:

  • Highly Organised
  • Good Communicator
  • Confident in using MS Office applications (e.g. PowerPoint, Word, Excel etc.)
  • Proactive mind set
  • Ability to quickly become proficient with new applications and processes
  • Self-Motivate
  • Tenacious
  • Good facilitator
  • Confident self-starter
  • Good team player
  • Ability to handle conflicting demands and tight deadlines
  • Good analytical skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • Good working knowledge of Data Protection Practices