Data Protection Officer – 18 Month FTC
£85,000 – £90,000 + £5k uplift after 12 months
Central London, 3 days per week
PAYE Contract
Take ownership of data protection for a global membership organisation and shape the company's approach across multiple regions.
You'll report to the Head of Legal and have access to strong legal and compliance resources. With three days a week in the Central London office, you'll manage the rest of your schedule from home.
This role gives you the platform to advise senior leaders across UK business, guide colleagues on all data protection matters, and influence how the organisation manages risk.
What you'll do
* Lead the organisation's data protection compliance programme
* Provide expert advice to leadership, departments, and regional teams
* Develop and maintain the data protection framework
* Oversee DSARs, incident management, and vendor/personal data contract reviews
* Ensure the effective running of the department
* Line manage and develop a Data Protection Executive
What you'll need
* Legal or compliance background
* Strong knowledge of UK data protection laws, GDPR, and the e-Privacy directive
* Experience applying these laws in a membership-driven or data-heavy setting
* Availability to start quickly
About the organisation
A global trade union supporting 1.4 million members and 1,400 employees across the UK.
Benefits
* Salary increase of £5k after 12 months
* 32 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
* Office closed for 4 days at Christmas
* Comprehensive benefits package
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