Privacy Data Protection Lead
Posted 3 days ago by TXP
£676 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
London
Summary: The Privacy Data Protection Lead will work with a public sector client, focusing on data protection and privacy, particularly in relation to AI projects. The role requires a strong background in privacy data protection, with an emphasis on practical experience over qualifications. Candidates with active SC clearance will be preferred, and the position involves regular attendance at specified locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide privacy guidance to digital delivery teams, especially on AI projects.
- Apply privacy by design principles across project delivery.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Enable project delivery while maintaining privacy standards.
- Support teams in solving problems related to privacy without creating barriers.
Key Skills:
- Proven background as a Privacy Data Protection Lead within the public sector/Government.
- Active SC clearance is highly advantageous.
- IAPP Certifications: CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, plus practitioner certificates.
- 10+ years of experience in data protection/privacy.
- AI experience or strong digital delivery background with an interest in AI.
- Deep expertise in privacy design principles.
Salary (Rate): £676/day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
We are currently seeking a Privacy Data Protection Lead to work with our public sector client
Length: until the end of the financial year with scope for extensions
£675 outside IR35
Location: London, Bristol or Manchester - every other week attendance 1 day
The ideal candidates will have a proven Privacy Data Protection Lead background within public sector/Government with the below skills and experience, candidates holding active SC clearance will be highly advantageous
- IAPP Certifications: CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT plus practitioner certificates
- 10+ years experience in data protection/privacy (experience valued over qualifications)
- AI Experience: Highly desirable OR strong digital delivery background with AI passion
- Privacy by Design: Deep expertise in privacy design principles
- Supporting digital delivery teams with privacy guidance, especially on AI projects
- Applying privacy by design principles across delivery
- Communicating effectively across technical/non-technical stakeholders at all levels
- Enabling delivery while maintaining privacy standards
- A privacy expert who combines technical depth with an enabling mindset. You must help teams solve problems, not create barriers. AI experience highly valued, but strong digital delivery background with AI interest is acceptable.