Data Protection Advisor

Company Description

At Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

Why join us?

Our vision – we are building the worlds most admired and compelling brand ecosystem

Our purpose – we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences

At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:

• Think without limits - Think fast, think fearlessly, and take the team with you
• Own it and back yourself - Own the basics, own your role and own the results
• Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet

Are you ready to join the Fearless?

Job Description

We’re looking for a commercially minded Data Protection Advisor to support the delivery of Frasers Group’s data protection framework across a fast paced, multi brand business.

Working closely with the Data Protection Manager, you’ll provide clear, pragmatic advice, balancing regulatory requirements with commercial outcomes. This is a hands on role with real exposure across projects, suppliers and operational teams.

Candidates with experience in financial services, banking, insurance or other regulated environments will bring valuable perspective to how we manage data risk at scale.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the ongoing delivery and evolution of the Group’s data protection compliance framework
• Act as a trusted contact for internal stakeholders, translating data protection requirements into clear, practical guidance
• Manage and respond to data subject rights requests including DSARs, erasure, objection and restriction
• Support the investigation, management and reporting of personal data breaches, working cross functionally
• Maintain core governance documentation including RoPAs, DPIAs and LIAs
• Review and advise on data protection clauses across contracts, supplier agreements and DPAs
• Support privacy by design across new projects, systems and business initiatives
• Deliver and support training and awareness across the Group
• Track regulatory developments and contribute to policy updates and continuous improvement
• Provide day to day operational support to the Data Protection team

Qualifications

About You 

• Experience in data protection, privacy, compliance or risk or governance, ideally within a regulated or financial environment
• Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and PECR
• Confident interpreting regulation and applying it in a commercial, business focused way
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
• Strong attention to detail with high professional standards
• Confident communicator, able to build relationships across all levels
• Proactive, solutions focused and keen to develop

Nice to Have

• Background in financial services, fintech, banking, insurance or other regulated sectors
• Relevant qualifications such as CIPP or CIPM or BCS
• Experience in retail, e commerce or large scale consumer businesses
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 or wider data governance frameworks
• Interest or exposure to emerging tech such as AI, biometrics or advanced analytics

Additional Information

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues: 

Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have lived the Frasers Group values.  

Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, head office employees will gain insights by spending one to two days in one of our stores or the warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work. 

Fearless 1200 – Fearless 1200 is our way of recognising our growth. It’s bold, ambitious, and designed to reward colleagues across the business for living our values and delivering impact. Fearless 1200 links how we perform to how we're rewarded – check out the video link to find out more - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0qmvJofMew  

Employee Welfare 

Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free. 

Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support. 

What’s next? 

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter - this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate one or two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.