Data Protection Lead
Posted 2 days ago by SmartSourcing plc
£650 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Tower Hamlets, Greater London
Summary: The Data Protection Lead / Privacy Lead role involves overseeing privacy and data protection practices within a government context, particularly in projects focused on AI and digital innovation. The position requires collaboration within a small team to ensure compliance with GDPR and the Data Protection Act while driving forward innovative digital initiatives. The role is hybrid, allowing for remote work with occasional travel to London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and risk assessments.
- Maintain and review Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs).
- Develop and implement policies, standards, and process documentation aligned with GDPR and the Data Protection Act.
- Provide expert advice on Privacy by Design principles for digital services.
- Support governance frameworks and ensure compliance across AI and digital initiatives.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in data protection and privacy advisory roles within public sector/government.
- Strong knowledge of GDPR, Data Protection Act, and related regulations.
- Expertise in AI / ML and digital environments.
- Hands-on experience with: DPIAs, Risk assessment, ROPAs, Policy and standards development.
- Data governance experience.
- Ability to take a pragmatic approach to privacy challenges in innovative projects.
- Qualifications (Highly Desirable): CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or equivalent certifications.
- Demonstrated experience in Privacy by Design and digital transformation projects.
Salary (Rate): £650/day
City: Tower Hamlets
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Data Protection Lead / Privacy Lead
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Day Rate: £650/day (Inside IR35)
Location: Hybrid – Remote with occasional travel (1–2 days per month in London)
Application Deadline: COB Wednesday
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Data Protection Lead / Privacy Advisor to join a small, dynamic team at the heart of AI and Digital innovation within government. This is a unique opportunity to shape privacy and data protection practices in cutting-edge projects involving Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Digital transformation.
You’ll work within a small, collaborative team driving AI and digital innovation in government, ensuring privacy and compliance are embedded at every stage.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and risk assessments.
- Maintain and review Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs).
- Develop and implement policies, standards, and process documentation aligned with GDPR and the Data Protection Act.
- Provide expert advice on Privacy by Design principles for digital services.
- Support governance frameworks and ensure compliance across AI and digital initiatives.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in data protection and privacy advisory roles within public sector/government.
- Strong knowledge of GDPR, Data Protection Act, and related regulations.
- Expertise in AI / ML and digital environments.
- Hands-on experience with: DPIAs, Risk assessment, ROPAs, Policy and standards development
- Data governance experience.
- Ability to take a pragmatic approach to privacy challenges in innovative projects.
Qualifications (Highly Desirable)
- CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or equivalent certifications.
- Demonstrated experience in Privacy by Design and digital transformation projects.