Data Protection and Compliance Manager

Your New Role

As Data Protection Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the organisation's data protection and information governance framework, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and associated legislation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and advising on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new projects, systems and data processing activities.
• Supporting the management of complex Subject Access Requests (SARs), including review, redaction and disclosure decisions.
• Providing expert guidance on data protection legislation, information governance and information-sharing practices.
• Assisting with the investigation and management of data protection incidents, breaches and compliance issues.
• Developing and reviewing privacy notices, policies, procedures and governance documentation.
• Supporting compliance monitoring, audits and assurance activities.
• Contributing to Data Security and Protection Toolkit requirements and wider compliance programmes.
• Acting as a key point of contact for data protection queries from internal stakeholders and external bodies.
• Supporting projects to embed Privacy by Design principles across organisational processes and systems.
• Producing reports, recommendations and compliance updates for senior stakeholders.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Significant experience working within Data Protection, Information Governance or Compliance roles.
• Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information legislation and information rights legislation.
• Proven experience completing and advising on DPIAs.
• Experience managing or supporting Subject Access Requests (SARs) and complex disclosure decisions.
• Background investigating data protection incidents, breaches or compliance concerns.
• Ability to interpret legislation and provide pragmatic risk-based advice.
• Experience developing policies, procedures and governance documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within the NHS, public sector or highly regulated environments.
• Relevant qualifications in Data Protection, Information Governance, Information Security or Compliance.
• Experience supporting ICO enquiries and regulatory compliance activities.

What You'll Get in Return

• £200 per day via umbrella
• Fully remote working
• 6-month contract
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to work on high-profile compliance and information governance projects