Data Protection Lead
Posted 3 days ago by 1768302613
£650 Per day
Inside
Remote
London
Summary: The Data Protection Lead role involves supporting a high-profile programme within a Central Government client, focusing on data protection and privacy matters. The position is primarily remote but requires UK-based candidates with occasional travel to London. The successful candidate will lead on data protection initiatives, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and related legislation. This role demands strong expertise in data protection, particularly in complex environments, and the ability to engage with various stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and advise on data protection and privacy matters across programmes and projects
- Embed Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default principles into systems, processes, and services
- Produce, review, and assure Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
- Provide expert guidance on UK GDPR, Data Protection Act and relevant public sector standards
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, delivery teams, and technical specialists
- Support governance, risk management, and assurance activities related to data protection
- Where applicable, advise on data protection considerations for AI and machine learning systems
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in a Data Protection Lead/Senior Data Protection role
- Strong hands-on experience with DPIAs in complex environments
- Deep understanding of UK GDPR, data protection legislation, and public sector compliance
- Demonstrable experience embedding privacy by design in digital or data-led programmes
- Ability to engage confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience working within Central Government or wider public sector (desirable)
- Exposure to AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics systems, including associated privacy and ethical considerations (desirable)
- Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation programmes (desirable)
Salary (Rate): £650 per day
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Data Protection Lead - Central Government
Contract: 6 months
Rate: £650 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Remote (UK-based) with occasional travel to London (approx. once per month)
Overview
We are working with a Central Government client seeking an experienced Data Protection Lead to support a high-profile programme of work.
The role is predominantly remote but requires candidates to be UK-based, with occasional travel to London (typically once per month).
Key Responsibilities
Lead and advise on data protection and privacy matters across programmes and projects
Embed Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default principles into systems, processes, and services
Produce, review, and assure Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
Provide expert guidance on UK GDPR, Data Protection Act and relevant public sector standards
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, delivery teams, and technical specialists
Support governance, risk management, and assurance activities related to data protection
Where applicable, advise on data protection considerations for AI and machine learning systems
Essential Experience
Proven experience in a Data Protection Lead/Senior Data Protection role
Strong hands-on experience with DPIAs in complex environments
Deep understanding of UK GDPR, data protection legislation, and public sector compliance
Demonstrable experience embedding privacy by design in digital or data-led programmes
Ability to engage confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Desirable Experience
Experience working within Central Government or wider public sector
Exposure to AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics systems, including associated privacy and ethical considerations
Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation programmes
Additional Information
Contract deemed Inside IR35
£650 per day
Start date: ASAP (subject to clearance and onboarding)
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