The Vacancy
Privacy Manager (12-Month Fixed Term Contract )
What can you expect?
We are seeking a Privacy Manager to provide maternity cover for approximately 12 months. This role is primarily operational and will be responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance and continual improvement of the firm’s Privacy Information Management System (PIMS).
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the firm’s ISO 27701 certification and supporting its wider information governance and data protection framework. Working closely with the Data Protection Officer, Information Security, Risk & Compliance, HR and business teams, the role will focus on embedding effective privacy controls, coordinating assurance activities, managing privacy operations and driving continuous improvement across the firm.
Key Responsibilities
Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
- Maintain and enhance the firm’s Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) in alignment with ISO 27701 requirements.
- Coordinate ongoing compliance with ISO 27701 and support integration with the firm’s ISO 27001 Information Security Management System.
- Manage the review and update of privacy-related policies, procedures, standards and controls.
- Maintain privacy documentation, records and evidence required to support certification activities and internal assurance processes.
- Monitor completion of privacy-related actions and improvement plans arising from audits, assessments and reviews.
ISO 27701 Governance and Assurance
- Coordinate internal audits, management reviews and certification activities relating to ISO 27701.
- Support the preparation for external audits and certification assessments.
- Track privacy risks, issues and corrective actions, reporting progress to relevant governance forums.
- Produce management information, metrics and reporting on privacy and PIMS performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and maturity of the firm’s privacy programme.
Privacy Operations
- Manage and maintain records of processing activities and data inventories.
- Support privacy assessments for new projects, technologies and business initiatives.
- Coordinate privacy review processes and ensure agreed actions are implemented and tracked through to completion.
- Maintain privacy management tools, workflows and registers, ensuring data remains accurate and up to date.
- Support operational implementation of privacy-by-design principles across the firm.
Incident and Risk Management
- Support the management of personal data incidents and breaches.
- Ensure incidents are appropriately recorded, investigated, monitored and escalated where required.
- Assist with root cause analysis and tracking of remediation activities to completion.
- Maintain privacy risk registers and support periodic risk reviews.
Training and Awareness
- Coordinate privacy awareness campaigns and communications.
- Deliver practical privacy training and guidance to business teams.
- Support development of learning materials, guidance documents and operational procedures.
Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with Information Security, Risk & Compliance, IT, HR and business teams to ensure privacy controls remain effective.
- Act as a key operational contact for privacy-related queries and support requests.
- Escalate significant issues and emerging risks to the Data Protection Officer as appropriate.
Experience and Knowledge
Experience
- Experience managing or supporting ISO 27701, ISO 27001 or similar governance frameworks.
- Experience maintaining management systems, policies, controls and audit evidence.
- Experience coordinating audits, assurance reviews or certification activities.
- Experience working within privacy, information governance, compliance, risk, information security or operational governance functions.
- Experience using governance, risk, compliance or privacy management platforms desirable.
Knowledge
- Good understanding of privacy and data protection principles.
- Familiarity with ISO 27701, ISO 27001 and privacy governance best practice.
- Understanding of operational risk management, control frameworks and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of privacy management tools, records management and governance processes.
Skills
- Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and evidence management capability.
- Analytical approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
- Ability to translate policy and governance requirements into practical operational processes.
Who are we looking for?
- We don’t have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.
What do we offer?
- You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
- In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
- Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits Fieldfisher .
- Modern Office Space: Located at Adelaide Exchange, Belfast City Centre, with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.
- Nurturing your talent: Take a ‘build a career’ approach to your training. You’ll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you’d like to study more closely.
- Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.
Why join Fieldfisher?
At Fieldfisher, we know people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves.
We invest in helping our people build fulfilling careers while maintaining a healthy balance with life outside work. From professional development opportunities and wellbeing initiatives to flexible ways of working, we’re committed to creating an environment where people can thrive.
As part of our People First approach, we offer a range of support for colleagues and their families. Find out more about our family-friendly approach .
Inclusion at Fieldfisher
We want everyone at Fieldfisher to feel respected, valued and able to succeed.
We’re committed to attracting, developing and retaining talented people from all backgrounds and creating opportunities for colleagues to grow and thrive. We believe that different experiences and perspectives strengthen our firm, our teams and the service we provide to clients.
Our Inclusion Networks, colleague-led initiatives, awareness campaigns and learning programmes help build community, encourage understanding and support an environment where everyone feels they belong.
Fieldfisher is proud to be an Opening Doors Employer with Business in the Community Northern Ireland. Through our inclusion and recruitment strategies, we are committed to broadening access to careers, attracting talent from diverse backgrounds, and creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Accessibility and adjustments
We’re committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments during your application or interview, please contact the Recruitment team in confidence at . We’ll work with you to understand what support you need and ensure you can participate fully in the process.
What to do next:
- Click ‘Apply Now’, complete an online application and upload a CV.
- Successful applications will be invited to a 20-30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
- Every role recruits differently. But we’ll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.
- For hybrid opportunities, you’ll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
- We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can’t always promise that. We will work around everyone’s availability. You can contact us at Anita.Mago .
We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.
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