Data Protection Officer
We are seeking an experienced Data Protection Officer to lead and strengthen data protection and privacy practices across the organisation. The successful candidate will provide independent advice on compliance with applicable data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act, and other relevant regulatory requirements. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders and colleagues, promoting a strong culture of privacy, accountability, and responsible information handling.
Your responsibilities will include maintaining and monitoring the organisation’s data protection framework, policies, procedures, records of processing activities, and retention schedules. You will advise on privacy impact assessments, data sharing arrangements, international transfers, contracts, and the use of new systems or technologies. You will also support the management of data subject rights requests, personal data breaches, complaints, and investigations, ensuring that matters are assessed, documented, and escalated appropriately. Regular audits, compliance reviews, risk assessments, and reports to senior management or relevant governance committees will form an important part of the role.
You will deliver practical training and awareness sessions, communicate complex privacy requirements clearly to a range of audiences, and work collaboratively with legal, information security, technology, HR, procurement, and operational teams. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in a data protection, privacy, compliance, or information governance role, with a strong working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory guidance, and industry good practice. Professional certification or membership of a recognised privacy or compliance body is desirable. You should demonstrate sound judgement, integrity, attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the confidence to challenge constructively while providing pragmatic, commercially aware advice.
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