Deputy Data Protection Officer

Join one of the UK’s largest electrical wholesalers as we reimagine our technology for the digital age. We’re modernising our legacy systems and building new platforms powered by AWS and AI — and we need creative minds to help us shape the future!

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

About Us:

Founded in 1951 in Kenilworth, UK, City Electrical Factors (CEF) has grown into a world-leading electrical wholesale and manufacturing business with over 400 branches across the UK and a strong presence in the USA, Canada, Spain and Australia.

Our IT and digital teams are driving the next chapter of our journey... Re-engineering legacy systems, adopting modern cloud technologies and exploring AI to deliver faster, smarter and more connected customer experiences.

We’re a predominantly remote workforce with teams distributed across the UK, USA, Canada, Spain and Australia. Our culture is collaborative, forward-thinking and people-focused — where your ideas and contributions genuinely matter.

Our Mission:

City is a world leading electrical wholesale and manufacturing business providing electrical products to the industry. We in IT are delivering value to our business and our customers with the implementation of packaged software and bespoke engineering for the digital age using AWS serverless technology. We need talented and creative people across all areas to join us in rearchitecting our forward thinking business over the next few years and beyond as we evolve.

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