Job Description

Data Privacy Analyst - 50,000 - 60,000 - Peranent

Join us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher. You'll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.

About Sage:

Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely.


Our guaranteed independence means we're free to:

Do more

- supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioural science make an impact

Work together

- building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning

Think long-term

- experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas

About our

Team:

By working together, we aim to build extraordinary privacy standards that not only meet but exceed regulatory requirements. We thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about implementing and innovative privacy solutions to drive our mission forward!

Could you be our Data Privacy Analyst? Are you?

A Data Privacy professional with hands-on experience to improving privacy processes and controls. Confident applying privacy regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and the EU AI Act in real-world business environments. Skilled in conducting DPIAs, Cross-Border Transfer Assessments, and Legitimate Interest Assessments with precision. Certified (e.g. CIPP/E, CIPM) or bring equivalent expertise in data protection and privacy frameworks. Familiar with GenAI and Agentic AI tools to enhance and automate privacy workflows. Proficient at interpreting complex regulatory specifications into achievable controls. A good communicator and influencer, capable of encouraging relationships with senior customers and global teams. Analytical, diligent, dynamic with a pragmatic problem-solving attitude.

Your new role:

You will play a critical role in evaluating, implementing, and improving processes.

Quickly evaluating existing data privacy procedures to pinpoint any deficiencies or areas for enhancement. Crafting, implementing, and optimising privacy policies to meet evolving standards and regulatory obligations. Completing in-depth data privacy audits, including gathering evidence, reporting, and supervising remediation. Collaborating with multi-functional teams to integrate privacy requirements into technical and operational processes. Advising on data privacy risk management, conducting data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), and handling data breach incident responses. Detailing and enhancing privacy workflows to ensure clarity, efficiency, and compliance. Staying up to date on regulatory developments and proactively updating processes. Conducting training sessions to improve privacy awareness and maturity across the organisation.

Overview of benefits:

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with 2 additional floating personal days. Hybrid working up to 2 days per week in office and a home working allowance. Life assurance, income protection, and travel insurance. Private medical cover and access to the company doctor. Tuition scheme and support for pursuing professional qualifications, including access to Sage books and journals. Variety of snacks and beverages available in the office. Healthy lifestyle reimbursement and anniversary trips. Access to Company loans (season ticket loan, rental deposit loan, cycle loan).

We're a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1).

If you'd like to apply under this scheme, please let us know in your application.


We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you'd like to request reasonable adjustments, please email humanresources@sagepub.co.uk. Please note we only accept applications via email if an adjustment has been agreed.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 5th November 2025

To ensure we can give each application the attention it deserves, we may consider bringing the closing date forward. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Sage, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and to sustaining a culture that celebrates diversity, encourages authenticity, and builds a deep sense of belonging. We encourage applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or belief as crafting value through diversity is what makes us strong.