Job Description
What’s the role about?
We’re looking for a proactive and delivery-focused Data Protection Project Manager to lead the implementation of a robust governance and compliance framework across the organisation. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and deliver meaningful, tangible outputs.
The role will focus on foundational data protection work, embedding key operational procedures and processes aligned to the ICO Accountability Framework, with immediate impact across the business. You’ll also support broader compliance areas including PCI-DSS, carbon reporting, and audit readiness.
This role is a 3-month fixed-term contract.
Who you are
1. A data protection and compliance specialist with hands-on experience implementing governance frameworks, not just managing them.
2. Strong ability to operate independently and deliver at pace in a project environment with tight timelines.
3. Experienced in interpreting regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR, UK DPA, ICO) and translating them into real-world, operational processes.
4. Skilled in documenting policies, responding to incidents, and managing subject access and vendor risk requests.
5. Confident in working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to define and implement c...