(Senior) Data Protection Expert (w/​m/​d)

  • E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions GmbH
  • Hybrid, Permanent contract
  • Full or part time
(Senior) Data Protection Expert (w/m/d)

E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions GmbH

E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions GmbH (EIS), a subsidiary of the E.ON Group, is a multinational integrator of managed energy solutions for B2B customers and the public sector. We make energy more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective across Europe with tailor-made energy generation and management systems. Our focus: energy efficiency, decentralized solutions, flexibility, virtual power plants, and battery storage to optimize energy use and minimize CO₂ emissions.

At E.ON diversity matters. We welcome all people and are convinced that differences make us stronger. Become part of our inclusive and diverse company culture! To create equal opportunities for everyone we offer our positions in full- or part-time.

Ready to become a Playmaker of the energy transition? Join our team in Essen and apply online as (Senior) Data Protection Expert (w/m/d). Are you brave enough to drive progress and forge new paths? Let’s make it work and create real impact together. We can’t wait to meet you! It’s on us, to make new energy work.

(Senior) Data Protection Expert (w/m/d)

Location: Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Applications can only be submitted online via our portal. Please understand that we cannot consider applications that reach us by e-mail.

Job description

Your Responsibilities:

  • Providing data protection advice for selected companies within the EIS segment while partially assuming the role of data protection officer
  • Continuation and improvement of a data protection management system for selected companies (PDCA cycle)
  • Processing enquiries, requests for information and complaints from contractual partners, customers, employees (if applicable) and data protection authorities
  • Reviewing and negotiating contracts with relevance to data protection law
  • Collaborating on the creation and updating of Group-wide guidelines and specifications
  • Ensuring the documentation of data protection-relevant processing procedures
  • Provision of risk analyses relevant to data protection

Your Profile:

  • Fully qualified lawyer or university degree in (commercial) law with several years of relevant professional experience in data protection law
  • Good knowledge of data protection law and other relevant legal standards as well as an affinity for legal processes and working methods
  • Experience in basic processes and IT systems (preferably in the energy industry)
  • Strong IT affinity, interest in technical developments and their legal guidelines
  • Analytical thinking and a methodical, structured approach
  • Ability to work independently, flexibility and high social and intercultural competence
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, moderation and presentation skills as well as business fluent written and spoken English
  • Willingness to undertake occasional business trips at home and abroad

Benefits:

  • Flexibility: hybrid working model, flexible working hours, sabbatical or additional holiday options that enable a good work-life balance
  • Working abroad: up to 20 days in the European Economic Area
  • Flat hierarchies: interdisciplinary and highly collaborative working style that offers room for your own ideas
  • Modern working environment: workplace in line with digital and ergonomic standards
  • Personal development: lifelong independent learning utilising a wide range of opportunities to work with the latest technology and state-of-the-art training
  • Family service: services in the areas of childcare, holiday care, care support or everyday assistance
  • Nutrition & health: wide selection of fresh food and drinks in our subsidised bistro and canteen as well as various health services (e.g. physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, mental health)
  • Corporate benefits: employee share programme, pension scheme, employee discounts, special insurance (and much more)
  • Central location: excellent public transport connections, free parking spaces and charging stations for electric vehicles
  • Individual mobility: from private car and bicycle leasing to subsidised job tickets

Inclusion

It is important to us that people with disabilities have access to a fair application process, providing them with an opportunity to shine. Therefore, our representative body for severely disabled people will be included in the process from an early stage. Please let us know via the application form if you require technical or organisational adjustments during the application process. We will strive to make the required aids available.

Should you not be able to apply online and want to speak someone in person, please contact your local recruiter.

What else you should know:

Type of contract:Permanent contract
Employment type:Full or part time
Work Model:Hybrid
Company:E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions GmbH
Job number:238330

As long as the position is advertised on our careers page, we are looking for suitable candidates (f/m/d). We look forward to receiving your application!

Any questions?

For further information please contact Dunja Sikandary. Are you already convinced that this is the next step in your career? If yes, we would be happy to receive your online application. Please only use our official application portal to apply. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications sent via email. We really appreciate your understanding!

As long as the position is advertised on our careers page, we are looking for suitable candidates (f/m/d). We look forward to receiving your application!

Recruiter

Application process

Depending on the company and position, the process may vary. So we are providing you with an exemplary overview of the possible steps involved. Your recruiter can help you with any additional questions you may have.

  • Online application

    Your online application is the first step of the application process. All jobs are advertised in our career portal. Create an application profile – it will only take about two minutes and can open the door for you to jobs in all E.ON Group companies worldwide. All applications for advertised jobs at E.ON must be made online.

  • Interview

    In the interview, we get to know each other better. Tell us about yourself and ask us anything that is on your mind: about the position, the team or generally about E.ON as an employer. The interview will take place either in person or online. We look forward to meeting you.

  • Contract and onboarding

    Welcome to the team! We want to make sure that you'll find your way around the company quickly. During your onboarding you’ll learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new work environment.

We value and foster diversity

Society is diverse – just like our workforce. We’ve proved that fresh ideas and perspectives always emerge when an exciting blend of different people work together. That's why we work hard to become a diversity pioneer.


In 2008, we signed the German Diversity Charter. We are also a member of numerous national and international networks and initiatives that deal with various aspects of diversity.


And we also promote an inclusive culture internally. To name just two examples: In Germany, we run a mentoring programme to prepare female employees for leadership positions. We also launched the CEO Awards for Diversity & Inclusion in 2018. The awards support people and activities at E.ON who are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Behind the scenes

At E.ON we are convinced that good energy connects. Get to know the people at E.ON, find out what we stand for and what topics you can work on with us.

Time for Action

Climate change is the global challenge of our time. Find out how E.ON is committed to building a CO2-free, digital energy world.

Kununu

We have already received several awards for our commitment as an employer - including in the areas of women and family friendliness and as a "Top Company" from the employer rating platform kununu.

Hybrid Working

For the most part, we have a hybrid working model in place where we work partly in the office and partly from home, depending on the task. This supports your work-life balance and protects the environment. We value personal exchange just as much as digital opportunities for collaboration, and we’ll provide you with the equipment and digital tools you need to do your job well. Please contact your recruiter to learn more about the working options of your desired position.

E.ON is one of Europe's largest operators of energy networks and infrastructure and a provider of innovative energy solutions for around 48 million customers. Around 74,000 employees are constantly working to digitize the energy world, achieve net zero and connect everyone to good energy. To achieve this, we are focusing our actions on sustainability, digitalization, and growth. We strongly believe that differences make us stronger and welcome all people into our inclusive and diverse culture.

Together into a green energy future

What makes E.ON stand out as an employer

  • Sense of purpose

    Together we pave the way for the green energy transition in Europe and enable society and our customers to become C02-neutral.

    Together we pave the way for the green energy transition in Europe and enable society and our customers to become C02-neutral.

  • Sustainability

    We make energy cleaner and smarter, giving our customers access to a sustainable supply of electricity and heat.

    We make energy cleaner and smarter, giving our customers access to a sustainable supply of electricity and heat.

  • Winning culture

    We promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and where everyone can reach their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to E.ON's success.

    We promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and where everyone can reach their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to E.ON's success.

  • Recognition

    We value the contribution of each individual. We recognise individual achievements and reward the successes we deliver as a team.

    We value the contribution of each individual. We recognise individual achievements and reward the successes we deliver as a team.

  • Work Life Balance

    Family or career? It doesn’t have to be either/or. Whether flexitime, part-time or hybrid working: At E.ON, you will find the right model for every life situation.

    Family or career? It doesn’t have to be either/or. Whether flexitime, part-time or hybrid working: At E.ON, you will find the right model for every life situation.

  • Health

    Benefit from our wide range of health and well-being offers and take advantage of preventative activities.

    Benefit from our wide range of health and well-being offers and take advantage of preventative activities.

  • Network

    Joining E.ON opens the door to countless opportunities – regionally and internationally.

    Joining E.ON opens the door to countless opportunities – regionally and internationally.

  • Development

    Whether you're looking for a specialist or management career, our individual training programmes will help you develop both professionally and personally.

    Whether you're looking for a specialist or management career, our individual training programmes will help you develop both professionally and personally.

  • Onboarding

    We’ll help you learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new working environment – making your start at E.ON easy.

    We’ll help you learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new working environment – making your start at E.ON easy.