Operations, Compliance and Data Protection Specialist
Added 27 Aug · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£48,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2482 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,200, and SSE Airtricity is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3549 (Business associate professionals not elsewhere classified., If the role is more about business process improvement than compliance assurance). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the Belfast Office.
Salary: £28,400 - £34,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
Are you passionate about driving operational excellence, strengthening compliance, and making a real business impact?
We're looking for an Operations, Compliance and Data Protection Specialist to play a pivotal role in ensuring our business operates efficiently, compliantly, and with customers at the heart of everything we do. Combining analytical insight, governance expertise, and stakeholder collaboration, you'll lead assurance activities, champion data protection, and identify opportunities to continuously improve performance across the organisation.
You will
Salary: £28,400 - £34,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
Are you passionate about driving operational excellence, strengthening compliance, and making a real business impact?
We're looking for an Operations, Compliance and Data Protection Specialist to play a pivotal role in ensuring our business operates efficiently, compliantly, and with customers at the heart of everything we do. Combining analytical insight, governance expertise, and stakeholder collaboration, you'll lead assurance activities, champion data protection, and identify opportunities to continuously improve performance across the organisation.
You will
- Lead Operational Assurance Activities - Conduct audits, dip tests, quality checks, and compliance reviews to identify risks, monitor performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Produce Business Reporting and Analysis - Develop and maintain operational, financial, staffing, contract, and data protection reports, using insights to inform decision-making and drive proactive change.
- Manage Data Protection and GDPR Compliance - Promote a strong data protection culture, oversee GDPR and Subject Access Requests, investigate incidents, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and service level agreements.
- Coordinate Contract and Payment Governance - Manage supplier contracts, payment requests, procurement processes, and contract renewals while maintaining effective governance and stakeholder relationships.
- Support Business Improvement and Stakeholder Engagement - Coordinate compliance projects, regulatory reporting, business initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to improve operational performance and regulatory outcomes.
You have
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
With over 725,000 electricity and gas customers across the island of Ireland, SSE Airtricity helps homes and businesses on the journey to net zero. We're more than just an energy provider, delivering energy saving services to homes and businesses, helping them become more efficient and cost-effective.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Andy on andrew.elder3@sse.com / 01738 340826 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
- Experience in compliance, audit, or operational assurance
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Knowledge of data protection and regulatory compliance
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A well-organised and methodical approach, with the ability to manage deadlines calmly and effectively.
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
With over 725,000 electricity and gas customers across the island of Ireland, SSE Airtricity helps homes and businesses on the journey to net zero. We're more than just an energy provider, delivering energy saving services to homes and businesses, helping them become more efficient and cost-effective.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Andy on andrew.elder3@sse.com / 01738 340826 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with SSE Airtricity, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2482 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~137k in sampleP25 £40kP75 £66k
£33kmedian £50kgoing rate £48k£84k
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Not necessarily. SSE Airtricity holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2482 going rate of £48,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.