Job Description
Oculus Legal Group is working with a well-established professional services business in Scotland that supports organisations across a broad range of sectors with data protection, privacy, and governance matters. This is a genuinely client-facing DPO position, suited to someone who enjoys being close to the commercial reality of clients' businesses rather than operating in a purely advisory or tick-box capacity.
The role in practice
You'll take responsibility for acting as an outsourced Data Protection Officer for a portfolio of clients, providing practical, proportionate guidance across all aspects of GDPR and wider data protection compliance. The work is varied and hands-on. One day you may be advising on a live data incident; the next, helping a client strengthen their governance framework or delivering training to senior stakeholders. You'll work alongside colleagues in technology, risk, and compliance, with plenty of autonomy but strong internal support.
Key responsibilities
- Acting as the main DPO contact for assigned clients
- Advising on GDPR compliance, regulatory risk, data breaches, and SARs
- Reviewing existing frameworks and identifying areas for improvement
- Drafting and updating policies, procedures, and data processing documentation
- Supporting client education and internal knowledge sharing
What we're looking for
- Experience in a data protection, privacy, risk, or governance-focused role within a professional services or consultancy environment
- A recognised data protection qualification (CIPM, CIPP/E) or comparable senior-level experience (circa 4+ years)
- Strong technical understanding of GDPR, coupled with a practical, commercial mindset
- Comfortable dealing with clients and senior stakeholders in a trusted adviser capacity
Package
Exceptional range of benefits accompanied with a competitive salary range and joining an exceptionally talented and collegiate team.
Next Steps
Please click "APPLY NOW" link on this page or get in touch with Hugh Hardie to discuss the position in further detail (completely confidential):
