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CRANIUM Zaventem, Flemish Region, Belgium

Principal Privacy Consultant Join CRANIUM's team as a Principal Privacy Consultant.

About CRANIUM CRANIUM is a market leader in the Benelux, specialising in Privacy, Security, and Data Management Consultancy. We combine IT, legal, and business knowledge to offer end‑to‑end solutions on both strategic and operational levels. Our goal is to help companies use their data in a compliant, secure, and organized way.

What a day as a Principal Privacy Consultant looks like

Develop and oversee comprehensive privacy programs for clients

Provide expert, customised advice based on decisions of Belgian SA and regulatory updates

Guide clients in embedding privacy by design/default principles into their processes

Review and adapt client data processing activities to ensure compliance

Conduct thorough privacy scans/audits and update roadmaps for continuous improvement

Draft high‑quality documents tailored for different stakeholders, from management to C‑level

Act as the lead for data breach incidents and promote awareness

Identify opportunities to enhance client services and outcomes

Maintain strong communication with regulatory bodies and represent CRANIUM with professionalism

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain privacy roadmaps and strategies

Provide tailored regulatory advice and guidance based on legal developments

Conduct and adapt DPIAs/TIAs as necessary

Map data flows and establish data governance procedures

Deliver privacy training and awareness initiatives

Oversee third‑party vendor assessments and enforce DPA compliance

Lead incident response management for data breaches and develop response plans

Create comprehensive documentation and reports, ensuring GDPR accountability

Collaborate effectively with various stakeholders and departments

Mentor and support less experienced colleagues

Manage complex projects and ensure timely delivery

Who You Are

Passionate about digital law and eager to keep up with emerging trends and technologies

A creative problem‑solver who thrives on finding innovative solutions

Sociable, communicative, and a team player

Eager to learn and develop new skills continuously

Qualifications

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Security, Data Science, or Criminology

6+ years of relevant experience in data protection

DPO Certificate

Ideally CIPP/E certified

Strong knowledge of GDPR, Belgian data privacy laws, and relevant global standards/laws

Knowledge of ISO 27001, 27701 is highly desirable

Why join us? Join a fun and dynamic team where work‑life balance and flexibility are a priority. We value your well‑being, offer generous benefits, and support your professional and personal growth.

What’s in it for you?

An attractive and competitive salary with a wide range of extra benefits

Flexible working arrangements to balance career and personal priorities

A mobility budget or company car, fully adaptable to your lifestyle

Access to the internal CRANIUM Academy for continuous skill development

Career lifecycle support through regular check‑ins with your manager

Health and wellness benefits: gym, match or yoga, health partnership, comprehensive insurance, etc.

Ecocheques, meal vouchers, CLA90 bonus, Flex‑Income Plan, group insurance, and more.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Engineering and Information Technology

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