Privacy & Compliance Specialist, Emea

Certn

Remote, United Kingdom
Not specified; benefits: private health + dental i...
Fully remote
Uk gdpr and eu gdpr knowledge
Data subject access request handling
Background screening regulatory compliance
Certn is seeking a Privacy & Compliance Specialist for their remote UK team to support privacy and regulatory compliance in background screening services across the UK and EMEA. The ideal candidate will have experience in privacy, data protection, or compliance, with a strong focus on UK and EU GDPR regulations

Job Summary

  • The role supports Certn's mission to simplify trust by managing privacy rights requests and maintaining compliance documentation under UK and EU GDPR.
  • Candidates will handle sensitive criminal record data and ensure adherence to regional regulatory bodies like DBS and Disclosure Scotland.
  • The position offers a remote-first culture with benefits including private health insurance, professional development funds, and a digital nomad policy.

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Certn is seeking a Privacy & Compliance Specialist for their remote UK team to support privacy and regulatory compliance in background screening services across the UK and EMEA. The ideal candidate will have experience in privacy, data protection, or compliance, with a strong focus on UK and EU GDPR regulations.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Private health and dental insurance; Flex Allowance: £325 per year; Professional Development: £650 per year; Work From Home Stipend: £325

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • UK GDPR and EU GDPR knowledge
  • Data subject access request handling
  • Background screening regulatory compliance
  • Incident response and breach management
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with DBS and Disclosure Scotland
  • ISO 27001 audit support experience
  • Fast-paced technology environment adaptability
  • RFP and due diligence questionnaire support
  • AI enthusiast mindset

Key Requirements

  • Post-secondary education in law, business, or compliance
  • Previous experience in data protection or regulatory compliance
  • CIPP/E, CIPM, or ICA certification (preferred)

Work Rights

Not specified

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