Privacy Officer
About the assignment
A leading organisation is strengthening its privacy function to meet evolving regulatory demands. You act as the central point of contact for all privacy matters, advising stakeholders on data protection obligations and managing compliance programmes.
You bridge the gap between legal requirements and operational reality. Your role ensures the organisation handles personal data responsibly, mitigates regulatory risk, and builds stakeholder trust.
Your responsibilities
- Develop and maintain privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with GDPR, AI Act, and sectoral regulations
- Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) and advise on high-risk data processing activities
- Monitor regulatory changes and update compliance strategies accordingly
- Investigate privacy incidents, coordinate breach notifications, and report to supervisory authorities when required
- Train employees on privacy obligations and foster a privacy-aware culture
- Manage data subject rights requests (access, deletion, portability) and ensure timely responses
- Collaborate with IT, legal, and business teams to embed privacy into new projects and systems
- Maintain privacy documentation and evidence of compliance for audits and inspections
Tech Stack & Tools
Platforms & Tooling
Frameworks & Standards
Methodologies
Certifications (preferred)
Must-haves
- 5+ years of experience in privacy, data protection, or compliance roles
- Deep knowledge of GDPR and experience managing compliance programmes
- Strong understanding of privacy risk assessment and incident management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Dutch
- Ability to translate complex privacy requirements into actionable guidance
Nice-to-haves
- Certification in privacy (CIPP/E, CIPM, or equivalent)
- Experience with privacy software platforms (OneTrust, TrustArc, Collibra)
- Familiarity with AI governance and algorithmic accountability frameworks
- Project management experience in large-scale privacy transformations
What we offer
- Lead privacy strategy and shape regulatory compliance across the organisation
- Work with cross-functional teams on meaningful data protection challenges
- Exposure to emerging privacy regulations and international best practices
- Flexible work arrangements and professional development support
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Personal guidance from a dedicated MVPeople consultant who knows your niche
The process
Introduction
Phone call with your MVPeople consultant (within 24 hours)
Match & Brief
We discuss the assignment in detail and prepare you
Client meeting
Introduction to the client
Start
Contracting and onboarding
Details
Type
Consultancy (MVPartners)
Location
Utrecht
Work model
Hybrid
Level
Senior
Industry
overige
Market indication
€105 - €135 per hour
Posted
16 October 2026
Job ID
59117
Contact
MVPeople Group
jobs@mvpeoplegroup.com