Data privacy expert

Werkgever:
Triodos Bank
Regio:
Driebergen-Rijsenburg
 
Functieomschrijving

Do you want to make a difference and contribute to creating a better world? Are you interested in developing your skills and knowledge, while putting your ideals to work? Join us, we are a frontrunner in ethical banking and global impact investing, and we need people like you to make change happen.

We believe that money can change the world for the better. In fact, our organisation was founded on this belief. Our mission is to create a society that protects and promotes the quality of life of all its members with human dignity at its core.

Ensuring trusted, compliant personal data handling. You make it possible.

At our organization, we strive for transparency, accountability, and compliance in all our personal data processes. As

Data Privacy Expert (32 - 40 hours per week)

you will be pivotal in further building the privacy function, raising privacy awareness across Triodos Bank Group, and functionally steering the Central Privacy Office team, consisting of two other dedicated experts.

You will address questions such as, How can we ensure personal data is handled with the highest standards of privacy and protection across the organization, recognizing data protection as a corporate social responsibility? and What frameworks and controls are needed to maintain compliance with privacy regulations and foster a culture of privacy awareness and accountability at every level of the organization?

We offer you a dynamic environment where your expertise in privacy, data protection, compliance and implementation will help further strengthen our privacy framework and culture.

How you will make a difference

Take action

  • Develop, implement, and maintain privacy policies, standards, and best practices in line with applicable privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR)
  • Functionally help build and mature the Central Privacy Office team further
  • Collaborate with our business, Digital & Technology department, Legal & Compliance, and risk management stakeholders to embed privacy in all processes and projects
  • Lead and coordinate privacy awareness initiatives group-wide, ensuring all employees understand their privacy responsibilities
  • Provide expert advice on privacy risks, DPIAs, and privacy by design principles
  • Monitor and enhance the organizations privacy maturity and data protection controls while focusing on compliance with internal privacy policies and external regulations. Amongst other through facilitating privacy governance committees and working groups, driving adoption and awareness
  • Oversee and monitor privacy incident response processes, ensuring timely escalation and resolution
  • The team

    As our new Data Privacy Expert, you will be part of our Central Privacy Office, consisting of two passionate privacy professionals working on various organizational priorities. You will be part of a collaborative and open-minded group, where transparent communication and personal growth are encouraged.

    We provide opportunities for ongoing training and professional development, enabling you to experiment, learn, and contribute to a supportive environment.

    Profiel

    This is you

    While overseeing the implementation of a new privacy awareness campaign, a co-worker asks for your guidance on a complex DPIA. You seamlessly move from strategic privacy discussions to hands-on issue resolution, thriving in a fast-paced environment without losing sight of the details. You understand that privacy is a shared responsibility and work closely with Data Governance, Legal & Compliance, Digital & Technology, and business Owners. Thanks to your structured approach, assertiveness and clear communication, you help the organization navigate complex privacy challenges. Your profile includes:

  • A Bachelors or Masters degree (work / thinking level)
  • Socially responsible; you share our mission to create and realize positive impact
  • Affinity with privacy management tools
  • Pro-active, analytical, and communicative
  • Around 5-10 years of experience in privacy, data protection, or a related field (e.g., Privacy Officer, Data Protection Specialist) In-depth knowledge of privacy frameworks, data protection principles, and regulatory compliance (GDPR and related)Experience implementing privacy related initiativesExperience in the financial and/or regulatory sectorAble to help steer and further develop the Central Privacy Office and drive the organizations privacy maturity growth
  • Wat we bieden

    What we offer you

    An inspiring work cultureThe most important thing about working with us is that you are part of community that is changing the world for the better. We are constantly improving our work culture to create conditions where every person can thrive, so you are able to:

  • find a sense of meaning in your work
  • create positive energy and impact with your co-workers
  • build mutual trust and respect in working relationships
  • enjoy fulfilment at a professional and personal level
  • A comfortable working environmentOur award-winning sustainable head office is based in Driebergen-Zeist, the Netherlands at the Reehorst Estate, just a 3 minutes walk from the train station. Combined with working from home, it is an inspiring place to work and connect with your colleagues. One of the interesting facts about it is that we can completely take the building apart and move it to a new location.

    And of course, great remuneration and working conditions:

  • a salary appropriate to the position, our remuneration policy and your experience
  • an attractive pension policy
  • a mobility card (including free private travels)
  • flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home
  • reimbursement of a company bicycle to the max of 1,500
  • 30 holiday days with a 40-hour working week, plus the option of buying 2 weeks of extra holiday days
  • extra leave to contribute to voluntary work
  • a range of education and training opportunities
  • the option to join our collective health insurance
  • a working from home allowance per home office day
  • suitable home office equipment up to 750 every 5 years
  • Sounds interesting?If you feel that you want to make a difference, dont hesitate to join the Triodos community by applying for this role.

    Everyone is welcome and our culture is built with human dignity at its core. We believe in equity and diversity, and we know how valuable everyones individual perspectives are. We strive to create an environment in which all co-workers and our broader community can feel safe and included.

    The closing date for applications is: 24-10-2025

    If the role interests you but you still have some questions, please connect with us. If there are any additional adjustments you may need during the application process, please email: Coen de Winter, Talent Acquisition Expert, at .

    We also dont want to miss out on candidates who feel they dont exactly match the job description, so if this is a role that sounds interesting to you, and you feel you could add value, please apply.

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    Who we areTriodos Bank is a leading expert in sustainable banking, founded in 1980 in the Netherlands, with branches in Belgium, Germany, United Kingdom, and Investment Management is a globally recognised leader in impact investing, that currently manages 20 funds invested in both Europe and emerging Regenerative Money Centre is our business unit launched in 2019 with the explicit goal of restoring and regenerating nature and are a Corp since 2015. B Corp is a growing global community of successful and sustainable companies that create positive social impact and are also one of the founders of , a global network of independent banks using finance to deliver sustainable economic, social, and environmental development.

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    Locatie

    Driebergen-Rijsenburg (The Netherlands)

    Publicatiedatum

    25 september 2025

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