Life as a Deputy Data Protection Officer at City Electrical Factors:

We’re looking for a Deputy Data Protection Officer to join our growing GDPR and compliance team at CEF. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong data protection knowledge who enjoys balancing compliance, problem solving, and stakeholder support in a fast-moving business environment.

You’ll help us manage and respond to data protection requests, support privacy compliance activities across the business, and work closely with teams including Legal, Information Security, and other Head Office teams.

You’ll play an important role in helping CEF maintain high standards of data privacy while supporting colleagues across the business with practical, people-focused guidance. This role supports our named Data Protection Officer in day-to-day GDPR and privacy operations but does not carry statutory DPO responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities:

Act as a key point of contact for Subject Access Requests, right to be forgotten requests, and other GDPR-related enquiries
Help ensure requests are managed accurately, confidentially, and within legal timeframes
Work closely with colleagues across Legal, Information Security, HR, and operational teams to support data protection activities
Provide practical guidance to colleagues on GDPR and data privacy processes
Support privacy audits, compliance monitoring, and DPIA activity where required
Maintain accurate records, documentation, and request tracking within internal systems
Assist with policy maintenance, GDPR training compliance, and awareness activities
Escalate complex or high-risk matters to the Data Protection Officer when appropriate
Stay up to date with changes in data protection legislation and emerging privacy risks

Essential Experience:

Have experience working in a GDPR, compliance, legal, or data protection focused role
Understand UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, PECR, and broader privacy obligations
Are confident handling sensitive or confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Can manage competing priorities whilst maintaining strong attention to detail
Enjoy working collaboratively across different teams and supporting stakeholders across the business
Have strong written and verbal communication skills
Are comfortable working independently whilst also being part of a supportive team environment
Hold a relevant certification such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or similar (preferred)

Why this could be a great move

• Build your experience in a growing privacy and compliance function
• Work closely with Legal, Security, and operational teams across the organisation
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive culture that values curiosity and continuous improvement
• Take ownership of meaningful work that directly impacts colleagues, customers, and the wider business